Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Or haven’t you read in the Law that the priests on Sabbath duty in the temple desecrate the Sabbath and yet are innocent? New Living Translation And haven’t you read in the law of Moses that the priests on duty in the Temple may work on the Sabbath? English Standard Version Or have you not read in the Law how on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are guiltless? Berean Standard Bible Or haven’t you read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and yet are innocent? Berean Literal Bible Or have you not read in the law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are guiltless? King James Bible Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? New King James Version Or have you not read in the law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are blameless? New American Standard Bible Or have you not read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple violate the Sabbath, and yet are innocent? NASB 1995 “Or have you not read in the Law, that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and are innocent? NASB 1977 “Or have you not read in the Law, that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath, and are innocent? Legacy Standard Bible Or have you not read in the Law, that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and are innocent? Amplified Bible Or have you not read in the Law, that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break [the sanctity of] the Sabbath and yet are innocent? Christian Standard Bible Or haven’t you read in the law that on Sabbath days the priests in the temple violate the Sabbath and are innocent? Holman Christian Standard Bible Or haven’t you read in the Law that on Sabbath days the priests in the temple violate the Sabbath and are innocent? American Standard Version Or have ye not read in the law, that on the sabbath day the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are guiltless? Contemporary English Version Haven't you read in the Law of Moses that the priests are allowed to work in the temple on the Sabbath? But no one says they are guilty of breaking the law of the Sabbath. English Revised Version Or have ye not read in the law, how that on the sabbath day the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are guiltless? GOD'S WORD® Translation Or haven't you read in Moses' Teachings that on the day of worship the priests in the temple do things they shouldn't on the day of worship yet remain innocent? Good News Translation Or have you not read in the Law of Moses that every Sabbath the priests in the Temple actually break the Sabbath law, yet they are not guilty? International Standard Version Or haven't you read in the Law that on every Sabbath the priests in the Temple violate the Sabbath and yet are innocent? Majority Standard Bible Or haven?t you read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and yet are innocent? NET Bible Or have you not read in the law that the priests in the temple desecrate the Sabbath and yet are not guilty? New Heart English Bible Or have you not read in the Law, that on the Sabbath day the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are blameless? Webster's Bible Translation Or have ye not read in the law, that on the sabbath the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? Weymouth New Testament And have you not read in the Law how on the Sabbath the priests in the Temple break the Sabbath without incurring guilt? World English Bible Or have you not read in the law that on the Sabbath day the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are guiltless? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOr did you not read in the Law that on the Sabbaths the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are blameless? Berean Literal Bible Or have you not read in the law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are guiltless? Young's Literal Translation 'Or did ye not read in the Law, that on the sabbaths the priests in the temple do profane the sabbath, and are blameless? Smith's Literal Translation Or have ye not read in the law, that in the sabbaths, the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are innocent? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOr have ye not read in the law, that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple break the sabbath, and are without blame? Catholic Public Domain Version Or have you not read in the law, that on the Sabbaths the priests in the temple violate the Sabbath, and they are without guilt? New American Bible Or have you not read in the law that on the sabbath the priests serving in the temple violate the sabbath and are innocent? New Revised Standard Version Or have you not read in the law that on the sabbath the priests in the temple break the sabbath and yet are guiltless? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOr, have you not read in the book of law, that the priests in the temple disregard the sabbath, and yet are blameless? Aramaic Bible in Plain English Or have you not read in The Written Law that the priests in The Temple profane the Sabbath and are blameless? NT Translations Anderson New TestamentOr, have you not read in the law that on the Sabbath-days the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath, and are blameless? Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Or have ye not read in the law, that on the sabbaths the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are not culpable? Mace New Testament or have ye not observed in the law, what a work the priests made in the temple on the sabbath-day, without being blamed? Weymouth New Testament And have you not read in the Law how on the Sabbath the priests in the Temple break the Sabbath without incurring guilt? Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lord of the Sabbath…4He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests. 5Or haven’t you read in the Law that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath and yet are innocent? 6But I tell you that something greater than the temple is here.… Cross References Numbers 28:9-10 On the Sabbath day, present two unblemished year-old male lambs, accompanied by a grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil, as well as a drink offering. / This is the burnt offering for every Sabbath, in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering. Leviticus 24:8-9 Every Sabbath day the bread is to be set out before the LORD on behalf of the Israelites as a permanent covenant. / It belongs to Aaron and his sons, who are to eat it in a holy place; for it is to him a most holy part of the food offerings to the LORD—his portion forever.” 1 Chronicles 9:32 Some of their Kohathite relatives were responsible for preparing the rows of the showbread every Sabbath. 2 Chronicles 8:12-13 At that time Solomon offered burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar of the LORD he had built in front of the portico. / He observed the daily requirement for offerings according to the commandment of Moses for Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual appointed feasts—the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. Nehemiah 13:15-22 In those days I saw people in Judah treading winepresses on the Sabbath and bringing in grain and loading it on donkeys, along with wine, grapes, and figs. All kinds of goods were being brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. So I warned them against selling food on that day. / Additionally, men of Tyre who lived there were importing fish and all kinds of merchandise and selling them on the Sabbath to the people of Judah in Jerusalem. / Then I rebuked the nobles of Judah and asked, “What is this evil you are doing—profaning the Sabbath day? ... Ezekiel 44:24 In any dispute, they shall officiate as judges and judge according to My ordinances. They must keep My laws and statutes regarding all My appointed feasts, and they must keep My Sabbaths holy. Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. Isaiah 1:13 Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. Jeremiah 17:21-22 This is what the LORD says: Take heed for yourselves; do not carry a load or bring it through the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. / You must not carry a load out of your houses or do any work on the Sabbath day, but you must keep the Sabbath day holy, just as I commanded your forefathers. Exodus 31:14-15 Keep the Sabbath, for it is holy to you. Anyone who profanes it must surely be put to death. Whoever does any work on that day must be cut off from among his people. / For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, holy to the LORD. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day must surely be put to death. John 7:22-23 But because Moses gave you circumcision, you circumcise a boy on the Sabbath (not that it is from Moses, but from the patriarchs.) / If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath? Mark 2:27-28 Then Jesus declared, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. / Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Luke 6:5 Then Jesus declared, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Hebrews 7:11-12 Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. Romans 14:5 One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. Treasury of Scripture Or have you not read in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? on. Numbers 28:9,10 And on the sabbath day two lambs of the first year without spot, and two tenth deals of flour for a meat offering, mingled with oil, and the drink offering thereof: … John 7:22,23 Moses therefore gave unto you circumcision; (not because it is of Moses, but of the fathers;) and ye on the sabbath day circumcise a man… profane. Nehemiah 13:17 Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day? Ezekiel 24:21 Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword. Jump to Previous Blameless Break Broken Desecrate Guilt Guiltless Incurring Innocent Law Priests Profane Read Sabbath Sabbaths Temple WrongJump to Next Blameless Break Broken Desecrate Guilt Guiltless Incurring Innocent Law Priests Profane Read Sabbath Sabbaths Temple WrongMatthew 12 1. Jesus reproves the blindness of the Pharisees concerning the Sabbath,3. by scripture, 9. by reason, 13. and by a miracle. 22. He heals a man possessed that was blind and mute; 24. and confronting the absurd charge of casting out demons by Beelzebub, 32. he shows that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall never be forgiven. 36. Account shall be made of idle words. 38. He rebukes the unfaithful, who seek after a sign, 46. and shows who is his brother, sister, and mother. Or haven’t you read in the Law This phrase calls attention to the authority of the Scriptures, specifically the Torah, which is the foundation of Jewish law and tradition. The Greek word for "Law" here is "νόμος" (nomos), which refers to the Mosaic Law. Jesus is addressing the Pharisees, who prided themselves on their knowledge of the Law, yet He challenges them by implying they have missed its deeper meaning. This rhetorical question underscores the importance of not just reading the Scriptures but understanding them in the spirit they were given. It serves as a reminder that the Law is not merely a set of rules but a guide to understanding God's will and character. that on the Sabbath the priests in the temple break the Sabbath yet are innocent? Parallel Commentaries ... Greek OrἪ (Ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. haven’t you read ἀνέγνωτε (anegnōte) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 314: To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Law νόμῳ (nomō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3551: From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. on the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sabbath σάββασιν (sabbasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 4521: The Sabbath, a week. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. priests ἱερεῖς (hiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2409: A priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.). From hieros; a priest. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple ἱερῷ (hierō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 2411: Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple. break βεβηλοῦσιν (bebēlousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 953: To profane, pollute, violate. From bebelos; to desecrate. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Sabbath σάββατον (sabbaton) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 4521: The Sabbath, a week. and yet καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. are εἰσιν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. innocent? ἀναίτιοί (anaitioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 338: Guiltless, innocent. Innocent. Links Matthew 12:5 NIVMatthew 12:5 NLT Matthew 12:5 ESV Matthew 12:5 NASB Matthew 12:5 KJV Matthew 12:5 BibleApps.com Matthew 12:5 Biblia Paralela Matthew 12:5 Chinese Bible Matthew 12:5 French Bible Matthew 12:5 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 12:5 Or have you not read (Matt. Mat Mt) |