Matthew 4:3

And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 4:3

BSB

The tempter came to Him and said, "If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."

AKJV

And when the tempter came to him, he said, If you be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

CPDV

And approaching, the tempter said to him, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."

ERV

And the tempter came and said unto him, If thou art the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.

NHEB

And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread."

SMT

And the tempter having come to him, said, If thou art the Son of God, say that these stones should become bread.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 4:3

AndG2532ConjunctionwhenthetempterG3985Verb cameG4334VerbtohimG846hesaidG2036 IfG1487ConjunctionthoubeG1488VerbtheSonG5207Noun MasculineofGodG2316Noun Masculine commandG2036 thatG2443Conjunction theseG3778 stonesG3037Noun MasculinebemadeG1096Verb breadG740Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 4:3

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

Overview of Matthew 4:3

Summary

Enemy challenges divinity through bodily need

Place

Wilderness

Event

Satan tempts with sustenance

Estimated Time Period

c. 26-27 AD