Matthew 22:25

Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 22:25

BSB

Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother.

AKJV

Now there were with us seven brothers: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife to his brother:

CPDV

Now there were seven brothers with us. And the first, having taken a wife, died. And having no offspring, he left his wife to his brother:

ERV

Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first married and deceased, and having no seed left his wife unto his brother;

NHEB

Now there were with us seven brothers. The first married and died, and having no offspring, left his wife to his brother.

SMT

And with us were seven brethren: and the first, having married, died; and having no seed, he left his wife to his brother.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 22:25

NowG1161ConjunctiontherewereG2258Verb withG3844Preposition usG2254 sevenG2033Noun brethrenG80Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctionthefirstG4413AdjectivewhenhehadmarriedawifeG1060Verb deceasedG5053Verb andG2532Conjunction havingG2192Verb noG3361 issueG4690Noun Neuter leftG863Verb hisG846 wifeG1135Noun FeminineuntohisG846 brotherG80Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 22:25

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 22:25

Summary

Complex scenario described with seven brothers and one widow

Event

Scenario with seven brothers

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD