- *G611 *226 ἀποκρίνομαι (ap-ok-ree'-nom-ahee) : from G575 and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H6030) to begin to speak (where an address is expected):--answer.
απεκριθησαν *16 of 226
Matthew 12:38 ... of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would ...
Matthew 25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be ...
Mark 8:4 And his disciples answered him, From whence can ...
Luke 20:7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
John 2:18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, ...
John 7:46 The officers answered, Never man spake like ...
John 7:47 Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye ...
John 7:52 They answered and said unto him, Art thou ...
John 9:20 His parents answered them and said, ...
John 9:34 They answered and said unto him, Thou wast ...
John 10:33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a ...
John 18:5 They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith ...
John 18:30 They answered and said unto him, If he ...
John 19:7 The Jews answered him, We have a law, ...
John 19:15 ... your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king ...
John 21:5 ... have ye any meat? They answered him, No.
90. Matthew 25:9 Answered
91. Matthew 25:9 Lest
Matthew 25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. [kjv]
απεκριθησαν δε αι φρονιμοι λεγουσαι μηποτε ουκ ου μη αρκεση ημιν και υμιν πορευεσθε δε μαλλον προς τους πωλουντας και αγορασατε εαυταις [gnt]
"μήποτε" ≈ "never" (in a sarcastic sense).
"μη" ≈ "not" and "δοτε" ≈ "give".
The
KJV translates the
sarcastic "not" as
"not so; lest"
92. Greek negation
Greek has a number of words for
negation.
"δε" ≈ "(but) not" as a qualified negation (but).
"ου" ≈ "not, no" with something more physical and actual. For example, an objective statement of fact.
"μη" ≈ "not, no" with something more abstract and potential. For example, of a thought or wish.
These can be combined. The ancient Greek words
"ου μη" ≈ "not not" appear in
137 verses in the
GNT. This is a
negative that includes
both the abstract/potential
and the physical/actual.
Other uses of the double negative are usually in the logical sense where two negations
do make a positive. Do you know that two positives can make a negative?
Yeah, right!
93. Matthew 25:9 Enough
Matthew 25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. [kjv]
απεκριθησαν δε αι φρονιμοι λεγουσαι μηποτε ουκ ου μη αρκεση ημιν και υμιν πορευεσθε δε μαλλον προς τους πωλουντας και αγορασατε εαυταις [gnt]
"ἀρκέσῃ" ≈ "enough".
"καλεση" ≈ "call".
"κάλεσον" ≈ "call".
The
ancient Greek word
"καλέω" ≈ "call".
94. Matthew 20:8 Call
95. Matthew 25:9 Not enough
Matthew 25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. [kjv]
απεκριθησαν δε αι φρονιμοι λεγουσαι μηποτε ουκ ου μη αρκεση ημιν και υμιν πορευεσθε δε μαλλον προς τους πωλουντας και αγορασατε εαυταις [gnt]
The
ancient Greek word
"ἀρκέω" ≈ "ward off, defend, suffice, have enough" and is part of the Greek word for "
self-sufficiency" and is a play on words with the Latin word for
"ark" as in Noah's
"ark". Will the "
door" of the
"ark" "
close" in this parable?
The double negative translated as
"not" is that there is not enough
potentially nor
actually. The next parable, of the talents, will involve
potentiality and
actuality in more detail.
[Days of Noah in the previous chapter, same discourse]
96. The enclosing of an ark
97. Matthew 25:9 Snake oil
Matthew 25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. [kjv]
απεκριθησαν δε αι φρονιμοι λεγουσαι μηποτε ουκ ου μη αρκεση ημιν και υμιν πορευεσθε δε μαλλον προς τους πωλουντας και αγορασατε εαυταις [gnt]
The
ancient Greek word
"ἀρκέω" ≈ "ward off, defend, suffice, have enough" and is part of the Greek word for "
self-sufficiency" and is a play on words with the Latin word for
"ark" as in Noah's
"ark". Will the "
door" of the
"ark" "
close" in this parable?
Can one "
buy" at
"night"? Is it too late? Suppose that
"oil" represents
"mercy". How hard is it to give
"mercy" when no one is there to whom to give
"mercy"? If the
"oil" represents the "
Holy Spirit", how hard is it the "
buy" the "
Holy Spirit"?
[Days of Noah in the previous chapter, same discourse]
98. Acts 8:18-20
Acts 8:18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, [kjv]
θεασαμενος ιδων δε ο σιμων οτι δια της επιθεσεως των χειρων των αποστολων διδοται το πνευμα το αγιον προσηνεγκεν αυτοις χρηματα [gnt]
8:19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. [kjv]
λεγων δοτε καμοι την εξουσιαν ταυτην ινα ω αν εαν επιθω τας χειρας λαμβανη πνευμα αγιον [gnt]
8:20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. [kjv]
πετρος δε ειπεν προς αυτον το αργυριον σου συν σοι ειη εις απωλειαν οτι την δωρεαν του θεου ενομισας δια χρηματων κτασθαι [gnt]
What is the better meaning of verse 20?
.. that the gift of God may by possessed with money.
.. that the gift of God may by purchased with money.
.. that the gift of God may by acquired with money.
99. Matthew 25:9 Buy and sell
Matthew 25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. [kjv]
απεκριθησαν δε αι φρονιμοι λεγουσαι μηποτε ουκ ου μη αρκεση ημιν και υμιν πορευεσθε δε μαλλον προς τους πωλουντας και αγορασατε εαυταις [gnt]
The Greek word translated as
"sell" is that of
"sell out". Might the
"foolish" have tried to go back to where they
"took" their
deceptive "
snake oil"? Those "
birds" may not be available, "
cut off" or in the "
outer darkness" (evil servant), etc.
The ancient Greek word
"πωλέω" ≈ "sell" as in "
levy taxes",
"sell an office" or
"betray". This word often has negative connotations as sometimes does the English phrase
"sell out". A marketing phrase is from the Latin phrase
"caveat emptor" ≈ "let the buyer beware".
How does waiting instead of doing compare with the Parable of the Talents? This is the parable after this parable.
100. Matthew 25:9
KJV: But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
Greek: απεκριθησαν δε αι φρονιμοι λεγουσαι μηποτε ουκ ου μη αρκεση ημιν και υμιν πορευεσθε δε μαλλον προς τους πωλουντας και αγορασατε εαυταις
101. Matthew 25:9 Self-selection
Matthew 25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. [kjv]
απεκριθησαν δε αι φρονιμοι λεγουσαι μηποτε ουκ ου μη αρκεση ημιν και υμιν πορευεσθε δε μαλλον προς τους πωλουντας και αγορασατε εαυταις [gnt]
Where might one "
buy" and
"sell"? The word for
"vessels" (previous verse) is used in only one other place, in the seventh kingdom parable. The parable
before that one is of the "
merchant" and the "
pearl" which are "
bought" and
"sold". Might this be related?
Might the
"virgins" that were
"foolish" have
self-selected themselves? Then, there is no need for a "
mark".
Did the
"foolish" realize that they can only get the
"oil" for their "
vessel" from the
Holy Spirit? That would relate to the "
groom". Instead, they go to "
buy" from where they
think they can get
"oil". Who created that mis-perception?
How were the
false prophets self-selected by Elijah in 1 Kings 18:20-40?
[dictators relaxing rules]
102. Matthew 25:9 Burn
Matthew 25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. [kjv]
απεκριθησαν δε αι φρονιμοι λεγουσαι μηποτε ουκ ου μη αρκεση ημιν και υμιν πορευεσθε δε μαλλον προς τους πωλουντας και αγορασατε εαυταις [gnt]
Note: These images are for other closely related play on words until an image is created.
This has a hint of "
Satan" as in "
measures" "
three".
103. Matthew 13:33 Satanic measures three
Matthew 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. [kjv]
αλλην παραβολην ελαλησεν αυτοις ομοια εστιν η βασιλεια των ουρανων ζυμη ην λαβουσα γυνη ενεκρυψεν εις αλευρου σατα τρια εως ου εζυμωθη ολον [gnt]
"σατα" ≈ "measures".
"τρια" ≈ "three".
"σαταν" ≈ "Satan".
Can you think of ways that these allusions might be
"encrypted" in the
"wheat" or
"meal"?
☐
σατα τρια (sata tria) as "
measures three" (as written)
☐
σαταν τρια (Satan tria) as "
Satan three"
☐
σαταρίς τρια (sataris tria) as "
woman's headdress three"
☐
στατηρα τρια (statira tria) as "
temple tax coin three"
104. Matthew 25:10-11 Shut door panic
Matthew 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. [kjv]
… kaufen… Bräutigam… bereit … gingen … Hochzeit… Tür … verschlossen. [lu]
25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. [kjv]
The German word "die Tür" ≈ "the door".
The Gothic word "daur" ≈ "door".
The German word for "
mid-life crisis" is "
Torschlusspanik" which is literally "
shut door panic", the fear of getting caught on the wrong side of a closing door (or gate). It can also mean "
last-minute panic". The German word
"schließen" ≈ "shut".
105. Matthew 25:10 Shut door
Matthew 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. [kjv]
απερχομενων δε αυτων αγορασαι ηλθεν ο νυμφιος και αι ετοιμοι εισηλθον μετ αυτου εις τους γαμους και εκλεισθη η θυρα [gnt]
They actually go to "
buy".
Who do they "buy" from?
Were they sold a bill of goods, perhaps a bad "pearl" by a wolf dog, "merchant" (great one of the earth), etc.?
To not be thrown out of the "
marriage" "
feast", one needs the proper "
garments" of "
righteousness". These are provided by the "
bridegroom".
How does the "
shut" "
door" compare to closing the door of the ark of Noah? This was in the previous chapter as part of the (same) Olivet Discourse.
[marriage feast in Matthew, Peter and shut door]
106. Matthew 25:10
Matthew 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. [kjv]
απερχομενων δε αυτων αγορασαι ηλθεν ο νυμφιος και αι ετοιμοι εισηλθον μετ αυτου εις τους γαμους και εκλεισθη η θυρα [gnt]
107. Matthew 25:10
KJV: And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
Greek: απερχομενων δε αυτων αγορασαι ηλθεν ο νυμφιος και αι ετοιμοι εισηλθον μετ αυτου εις τους γαμους και εκλεισθη η θυρα
Wessex: Witodlice þa hyo ferden & wolden byggen. þa com se bredgume. & þa þe gearewe waeron eode in mid þam bridgume to þam giftan. & syo duru waes be-loken.
Luther: Und da sie hingingen zu kaufen, kam der Bräutigam; und welche bereit waren, gingen mit ihm hinein zur Hochzeit. Und die Tür ward verschlossen.
108. Matthew 25:11 Lagging behind
Matthew 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. [kjv]
υστερον δε ερχονται και αι λοιπαι παρθενοι λεγουσαι κυριε κυριε ανοιξον ημιν [gnt]
The
ancient Greek word
"ὑστερέω" ≈ "behind, late, lag behind" and is the source of the English word
"hysteresis", a word coined by Sir James Alfred Ewing to describe magnetic memory. This memory causes the magnetic field to
"lag behind".
"στερέω" ≈ "deprive, take away".
"στερεόν" ≈ "firm, solid, rigid" (neuter nominative/accusative) from "στερεός" ≈ "firm, solid, rigid" or "στέρεος" ≈ "firm, solid, rigid".
109. Matthew 25:11 Came enclosed works
110. Matthew 25:11 And the burning
Matthew 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. [kjv]
υστερον δε ερχονται και αι λοιπαι παρθενοι λεγουσαι κυριε κυριε ανοιξον ημιν [gnt]
"καὶ" ≈ "and" and "αἱ" ≈ "the" (nominative feminine plural).
"καίει" ≈ "you burn" (singular).
111. Matthew 25:11 Other annoyed and distressed virgins
Matthew 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. [kjv]
υστερον δε ερχονται και αι λοιπαι παρθενοι λεγουσαι κυριε κυριε ανοιξον ημιν [gnt]
The Greek word translated as
"other", which requires a context, and is that of
"remaining". The ancient Greek word
"λοιπός" ≈ "remaining" as in "
others" and is from the ancient Greek word
"λείπω" ≈ "leave behind". It is the source of the ancient Greek word
"λοιπόν" ≈ "what remains, others" and is often translated as
"so" or
"therefore". In speech, it can mean
"to the remainder".
112. Matthew 25:11 Other
113. Rich young ruler
Matthew 19:22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. [kjv]
ακουσας δε ο νεανισκος τον λογον τουτον απηλθεν λυπουμενος ην γαρ εχων κτηματα πολλα [gnt]
Mark 10:22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. [kjv]
ο δε στυγνασας επι τω λογω απηλθεν λυπουμενος ην γαρ εχων κτηματα πολλα [gnt]
Which word fits best?
"annoyed", "annoyance", etc. (primary meaning)
"distressed", "distress", "troubled", etc.(secondary meaning)
"sorrowful", "sorry", "grieved", etc.
The
ancient Greek word
"λύπη" ≈ "annoyance, distress". The
modern Greek word
"λύπη" (LEE-pee) ≈ "sorrow, sadness, suffering". It appears that the modern meaning comes from the meaning assumed in the
GNT from Latin, etc.
114. Matthew 25:11 Lord, Lord
Matthew 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. [kjv]
υστερον δε ερχονται και αι λοιπαι παρθενοι λεγουσαι κυριε κυριε ανοιξον ημιν [gnt]
"κύριε" ≈ "lord, master" (masculine vocative singular)
"κυρια" ≈ "lord/mistress" (feminine vocative singular)
The "
door" that was "
open" is now "
shut". Who has the "
keys" to the "
kingdom" of "
heaven" and can "
close" it? One cannot "
open" it more than it actually "
opens".
This is a situation where a
JIT (Just In Time) strategy does not work. Rather, a
JIC (Just In Case) strategy is appropriate.
[Days of Noah in the previous chapter, same discourse]
115. Revelation 3:7 Open and shut case
Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; [kjv]
και τω αγγελω της εν φιλαδελφεια εκκλησιας γραψον ταδε λεγει ο αγιος ο αληθινος ο εχων την κλειδα του δαβιδ κλειν δαυιδ ο ανοιγων και ουδεις κλειει κλεισει και κλειει κλειων και ουδεις ανοιγει [gnt]
The
ancient Greek word
"ἀνοίγω" ≈ "open" and comes from two Greek words.
"ἀνα" ≈ "up, upwards".
"οἴγω" ≈ "open".
The
modern Greek word
"ανοίγω" (a-NEE-go) ≈ "open".
Is the English phrase
"open up" redundant? Is it
overly redundant?
116. Matthew 25:11 Open
Matthew 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. [kjv]
υστερον δε ερχονται και αι λοιπαι παρθενοι λεγουσαι κυριε κυριε ανοιξον ημιν [gnt]
The
ancient Greek word
"ἀνοίγω" ≈ "open" and comes from two Greek words.
"ἀνα" ≈ "up, upwards".
"οἴγω" ≈ "open".
The
modern Greek word
"ανοίγω" (a-NEE-go) ≈ "open".
Is the English phrase
"open" "up" redundant? Is it
overly redundant?
Why might the word "
door" not be used here?
117. The security of flaming swords
Genesis 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. [kjv]
και εξεβαλεν τον αδαμ και κατωκισεν αυτον απεναντι του παραδεισου της τρυφης και εταξεν τα χερουβιμ και την φλογινην ρομφαιαν την στρεφομενην φυλασσειν την οδον του ξυλου της ζωης [lxx]
… Adam … paradisum voluptatis … flammeum gladium … custodiendam viam ligni vitae [v]
A
key or password provides
passive security to protect a resource.
Active security requires a physical presence of someone or something guarding the resource. Is it a
"tree" or a big stick of
"wood" or
"timber"? How about a
"torch"?
Is the security of the
"flaming" "sword" in Genesis 3:24 "
active", "
passive", both or none of these? Is that
"flaming" "sword" needed to keep access open, to keep access closed, both of these, none of these, or something else?
118. Matthew 25:11 Play the words
Matthew 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. [kjv]
υστερον δε ερχονται και αι λοιπαι παρθενοι λεγουσαι κυριε κυριε ανοιξον ημιν [gnt]
119. Matthew 25:11
KJV: Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
Greek: υστερον δε ερχονται και αι λοιπαι παρθενοι λεγουσαι κυριε κυριε ανοιξον ημιν
120. Matthew 25:12 Not known
Matthew 25:12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. [kjv]
ο δε αποκριθεις ειπεν αμην λεγω υμιν ουκ οιδα υμας [gnt]
The
"verily/amen" "I say" "unto you" means that the before and after should be carefully compared for some form of sameness in meaning.
Where else and in what context does Jesus say "
I know you not"?
121. Matthew 25:11-13 Not known
Matthew 25:11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. [kjv]
25:12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. [kjv]
25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. [kjv]
Does Jesus ever say that he does
not "
know" someone?
122. Matthew 25:12
KJV: But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
Greek: ο δε αποκριθεις ειπεν αμην λεγω υμιν ουκ οιδα υμας
123. Matthew 25:13 Watch
124. Matthew 25:13 Day and hour
125. Matthew 25:13 Watch
Matthew 25:13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. [kjv]
γρηγορειτε ουν οτι ουκ οιδατε την ημεραν ουδε την ωραν εν η ο υιος του ανθρωπου ερχεται [gnt]
Notice that neither the
"foolish" nor the
"prudent" were actually
"watching".
To "watch" is more passive.
To "wake up" is more active.
This is an emphatic
"wake up", before, rather than after, and not just a
"watch" or
"be vigilant".
The "prudent" were prepared.
The "foolish" may have thought that they were prepared, but were not prepared.
This verse ends the parable. The next verse starts the Parable of the Talents which is followed by the Parable of the Sheep and Goats.
126. Matthew 25:13
KJV: Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
Greek: γρηγορειτε ουν οτι ουκ οιδατε την ημεραν ουδε την ωραν εν η ο υιος του ανθρωπου ερχεται
127. Matthew 25:1,3-4,8-9 Verses
Here are selected verses of the parable.
Matthew 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. [kjv]
25:3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: [kjv]
25:4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. [kjv]
25:8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. [kjv]
25:9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. [kjv]
A paraphrase is next.
128. Paraphrase with code words
Assume the following as code words. The
"take" is allowable for
"oneself".
"oil" is "mercy" is the "Holy Spirit" as "comforter"
"torches" are "swords".
"vessels" are "marriage contracts".
25:1
... ten virgins who took lamps [swords] and went to meet the bridegroom.
25:3
Those what were foolish took torches [swords] but did not have oil [Holy Spirit] (nor marriage contracts).
25:4
But the prudent had the Holy Spirit in their vessels [marriage contracts].
25:8
The foolish said to the prudent, give us some of your oil [Holy Spirit] for there is none in our torches [swords].
25:9
But the prudent answered, No [sarcastic], lest we not have the Holy Spirit for our lamps. [swords]. But go to them that sell (where you were sold your fake oil) and buy some for yourself.
As a
digital or
discrete concept, one either has or does not have the "
Holy Spirit". It appears that one cannot "
give" the "
Holy Spirit" to someone else. Like the "
manna" in the wilderness, one must
"obtain" or
"take" the "
Holy Spirit" for "
oneself". In terms of the parable, one must
"obtain" or
"take" the
"oil" for one's
"torch".
[take your cross]
129. Parable of the ten virgins
130. Seventh kingdom parable
131. Parables compared
132. Ten Pin: Vineyards and rewards
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|
The literal meaning does not exactly match the code word meaning.
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Abba reward.
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Which vineyard?
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Rome reward.
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[parable of the mustard seed]
If
five paths to
Abba and
five paths to
Rome are representative, then this model fits well with the Parable of the
Ten Virgins.
133. End of page
The purpose of a "lamp" is to "shine". The Pixar Animation Studios lamp is well-known and a part of many Pixar Animations.
The ancient Greek word "λάμπω" ≈ "shine, be bright, give light" and is the source of the English word "lamp" through French and the Latin word "lampas" ≈ "torch, lamp, light".
