Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, New Living Translation For Herod had arrested and imprisoned John as a favor to his wife Herodias (the former wife of Herod’s brother Philip). English Standard Version For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, Berean Standard Bible Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, Berean Literal Bible For Herod, having seized John, bound him and put him in prison, on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. King James Bible For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. New King James Version For Herod had laid hold of John and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife. New American Standard Bible For when Herod had John arrested, he bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. NASB 1995 For when Herod had John arrested, he bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. NASB 1977 For when Herod had John arrested, he bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. Legacy Standard Bible For when Herod had John arrested, he bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. Amplified Bible For Herod had John arrested and bound him and put him in prison [at the fortress of Machaerus, east of the Jordan, to keep him away] because of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, Christian Standard Bible For Herod had arrested John, chained him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, Holman Christian Standard Bible For Herod had arrested John, chained him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, American Standard Version For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. English Revised Version For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. GOD'S WORD® Translation Herod had arrested John, tied him up, and put him in prison. Herod did this for Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. Good News Translation For Herod had earlier ordered John's arrest, and he had him tied up and put in prison. He had done this because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. International Standard Version Herod had arrested John, bound him with chains, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. Majority Standard Bible Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip?s wife, NET Bible For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, New Heart English Bible For Herod had arrested John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. Webster's Bible Translation For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. Weymouth New Testament For Herod had arrested John, and had put him in chains, and imprisoned him, for the sake of Herodias his brother Philip's wife, World English Bible For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor Herod having laid hold on John, bound him, and put him in prison, because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, Berean Literal Bible For Herod, having seized John, bound him and put him in prison, on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. Young's Literal Translation For Herod having laid hold on John, did bind him, and did put him in prison, because of Herodias his brother Philip's wife, Smith's Literal Translation For Herod, having seized John, bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias, his brother Philip's wife: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor Herod had apprehended John and bound him, and put him into prison, because of Herodias, his brother's wife. Catholic Public Domain Version For Herod had apprehended John, and bound him, and put him in prison, because of Herodias, the wife of his brother. New American Bible Now Herod had arrested John, bound [him], and put him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, New Revised Standard Version For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor Herod had arrested John, and bound him, and put him in prison, because of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For Herodus had seized Yohannan and bound him and cast him into prison because of Herodia the wife of Philippus his brother. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor Herod had laid hold of John, and bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip. Godbey New Testament For Herod having arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison, on account of Herodias the wife of his brother Philip. Haweis New Testament For Herod having seized John, had bound him, and put him in prison, for the sake of Herodias, the wife of Philip his brother. Mace New Testament for Herod having secur'd John, bound him, and put him in prison to please Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. Weymouth New Testament For Herod had arrested John, and had put him in chains, and imprisoned him, for the sake of Herodias his brother Philip's wife, Worrell New Testament For Herod, having laid hold of John, bound him, and put him in prison, because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. Worsley New Testament for Herod had apprehended John, and bound him, and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Beheading of John…2and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 3Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, 4because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”… Cross References Mark 6:17-18 For Herod himself had ordered that John be arrested and bound and imprisoned, on account of his brother Philip’s wife Herodias, whom Herod had married. / For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!” Luke 3:19-20 But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done, / Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison. Leviticus 18:16 You must not have sexual relations with your brother’s wife; that would shame your brother. Leviticus 20:21 If a man marries his brother’s wife, it is an act of impurity. He has uncovered the nakedness of his brother; they shall be childless. Matthew 4:12 When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee. Matthew 11:2 Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples John 3:24 (For John had not yet been thrown into prison.) Acts 12:1-4 About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church. / He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. / And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. ... 2 Kings 3:7 And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” “I will go,” replied Jehoshaphat. “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.” 2 Kings 9:7 And you are to strike down the house of your master Ahab, so that I may avenge the blood of My servants the prophets and the blood of all the servants of the LORD shed by the hand of Jezebel. 2 Kings 9:30-37 Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. / And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” / He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. ... 1 Kings 18:4 for when Jezebel had slaughtered the prophets of the LORD, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them, fifty men per cave, providing them with food and water.) 1 Kings 19:1-3 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. / So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!” / And Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, Jeremiah 20:2 he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. Jeremiah 26:21-23 King Jehoiakim and all his mighty men and officials heard his words, and the king sought to put him to death. But when Uriah found out about it, he fled in fear and went to Egypt. / Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor along with some other men. / They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him put to the sword and his body thrown into the burial place of the common people. Treasury of Scripture For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife. Herod. Matthew 4:12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; Mark 6:17 For Herod himself had sent forth and laid hold upon John, and bound him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife: for he had married her. Luke 3:19,20 But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, … Herodias'. his. Luke 13:1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. Philip's. Jump to Previous Account Arrested Bind Bound Chains Herod Herodias Hero'di-As Hold Imprisoned John Laid Philip Philip's Prison Sake Seized WifeJump to Next Account Arrested Bind Bound Chains Herod Herodias Hero'di-As Hold Imprisoned John Laid Philip Philip's Prison Sake Seized WifeMatthew 14 1. Herod's opinion of Jesus.3. Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded. 13. Jesus departs into a solitary place, 15. where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes. 22. He walks on the sea to his disciples; 34. and landing at Gennesaret, 35. heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment. Now Herod had arrested John Herod Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, was the son of Herod the Great. He ruled during the time of Jesus and John the Baptist. Herod's arrest of John the Baptist was a politically motivated action, as John was a popular prophet who openly criticized Herod's immoral actions. This arrest reflects the tension between political power and prophetic truth, a recurring theme in the Bible. and bound him and put him in prison on account of Herodias his brother Philip’s wife Persons / Places / Events 1. Herod AntipasThe tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, son of Herod the Great. He is known for his role in the imprisonment and execution of John the Baptist. 2. John the Baptist A prophet and forerunner of Jesus Christ, known for his call to repentance and baptism. He was imprisoned by Herod Antipas for speaking against Herod's unlawful marriage. 3. Herodias The wife of Herod's brother Philip, whom Herod unlawfully married. Herodias held a grudge against John the Baptist for condemning their marriage. 4. Philip Herod's brother, originally married to Herodias. His marriage to Herodias was considered lawful, unlike her subsequent marriage to Herod Antipas. 5. Prison The place where John the Baptist was held captive. This imprisonment was a result of Herodias's influence over Herod. Teaching Points The Cost of Speaking TruthJohn the Baptist's imprisonment reminds us that standing for God's truth can lead to personal sacrifice and persecution. Believers are called to uphold biblical principles, even when it is unpopular or dangerous. The Influence of Sinful Relationships Herod's unlawful marriage to Herodias led to a series of sinful actions, including the imprisonment and eventual execution of John. This serves as a warning about the consequences of sinful relationships and decisions. The Power of Conviction Despite the threat to his life, John the Baptist remained steadfast in his conviction to speak against sin. Christians are encouraged to hold firm to their convictions, trusting in God's justice and sovereignty. The Danger of Compromise Herod's decision to imprison John was a compromise to please Herodias, illustrating the dangers of compromising one's values to appease others. Believers should seek to please God above all else.(3) Put him in prison.--Josephus (Ant. xviii. 5, ? 2) gives Machaerus, in Peraea, as the scene of the imprisonment and death of the Baptist.Verse 3. - For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him. Although had simplifies the meaning to the English reader, as definitely marking what must have been the case, that John's imprisonment began some time before, yet in the Greek only the aorist is used to commence a vivid narrative. And put him in prison; "put him away in prison (ἐν φυλακῇ ἀπέθετο)." So of Micaiah by Ahab (2 Chronicles 18:26, LXX., but not Lucian's text). Probably here in allusion to the distance of Machaerus from Herod's usual residence at Tiberius. Possibly, also, a reference to John being safer there from the designs of Herodias (Mark 6:19, 20). Anyhow, notice the stages in Herod's action - capture, binding, imprisonment in a place where he was quite out of the way. For Herodias' sake. John was imprisoned, according to the New Testament, (1) as a punishment for his rebuke of Herod; (2) to protect him from Herodias' vengeance. (On the statement by Josephus, that it was for political reasons, see Matthew 3:1, note.) His brother Philip's wife. According to Josephus ('Ant.,' 18:05. 4), the first husband of Herodias was "Herod," son of Herod the Great by Mariamne the high priest's daughter, and the daughter of Herodias, Salome, married Philip the tetrarch, who was also the son of Herod the Great by Cleopatra of Jerusalem. Hence many critics (e.g. Ewald; Schurer, I. 2:22) suppose the account in Matthew and Mark to be mistaken, and due to a confusion of Herodias with her daughter. But, although it is curious that two sons of Herod the Great should have been called Philip, yet, in view of their being by different mothers, it cannot be pronounced impossible ("Antipas" and "Antipater" are not precisely identical). Besides, Herod the son of Mariamne would probably have had some other name than that of his father alone. It is noticeable that, in the same context, Josephus speaks also of Antipas by the name Herod only. Greek [Now]γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. Herod Ἡρῴδης (Hērōdēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2264: Compound of heros and eidos; heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings. had arrested κρατήσας (kratēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2902: From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain. John Ἰωάνην (Iōanēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. [and] bound ἔδησεν (edēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1210: To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. put [him] ἀπέθετο (apetheto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 659: To lay off or aside, renounce, stow away, put. From apo and tithemi; to put away. 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. prison φυλακῇ (phylakē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5438: From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively. on account of διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Herodias, Ἡρῳδιάδα (Hērōdiada) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2266: From Herodes; Herodias, a woman of the Heodian family. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. brother ἀδελφοῦ (adelphou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. Philip’s Φιλίππου (Philippou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5376: From philos and hippos; fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites. wife, γυναῖκα (gynaika) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. Links Matthew 14:3 NIVMatthew 14:3 NLT Matthew 14:3 ESV Matthew 14:3 NASB Matthew 14:3 KJV Matthew 14:3 BibleApps.com Matthew 14:3 Biblia Paralela Matthew 14:3 Chinese Bible Matthew 14:3 French Bible Matthew 14:3 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 14:3 For Herod had laid hold of John (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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