Matthew 4:2

And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 4:2

BSB

After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry.

AKJV

And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered.

CPDV

And when he had fasted for forty days and forty nights, afterwards he was hungry.

ERV

And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he afterward hungered.

NHEB

And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was hungry afterward.

SMT

And having fasted forty days and forty nights, afterwards he was hungry.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 4:2

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Commentary for Matthew 4:2

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

Overview of Matthew 4:2

Summary

Extended fasting causes physical deprivation

Place

Wilderness

Event

Fasting depletes physical strength

Estimated Time Period

c. 26-27 AD