Matthew 14:7
New International Version
that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

New Living Translation
so he promised with a vow to give her anything she wanted.

English Standard Version
so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.

Berean Standard Bible
so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.

Berean Literal Bible
whereupon he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she should ask.

King James Bible
Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

New King James Version
Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.

New American Standard Bible
so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

NASB 1995
so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

NASB 1977
Thereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

Legacy Standard Bible
so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

Amplified Bible
so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

Christian Standard Bible
So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask.

American Standard Version
Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.

Contemporary English Version
so much he swore to give her whatever she wanted.

English Revised Version
Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she should ask.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
he swore he would give her anything she wanted.

Good News Translation
that he promised her, "I swear that I will give you anything you ask for!"

International Standard Version
so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked for.

Majority Standard Bible
so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked.

NET Bible
so much that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.

New Heart English Bible
Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.

Webster's Bible Translation
Upon which he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.

Weymouth New Testament
that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she asked.

World English Bible
Therefore he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
after which with an oath he professed to give her whatever she might ask.

Berean Literal Bible
whereupon he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she should ask.

Young's Literal Translation
whereupon with an oath he professed to give her whatever she might ask.

Smith's Literal Translation
Wherefore, with an oath, he agreed to give her whatever she should ask.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whereupon he promised with an oath, to give her whatsoever she would ask of him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask of him.

New American Bible
so much that he swore to give her whatever she might ask for.

New Revised Standard Version
so much that he promised on oath to grant her whatever she might ask.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He therefore swore to her with oaths, that he would give her anything that she asked.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Because of this, he swore an oath to her that he would give her anything that she would ask.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Wherefore he promised, with an oath, to give her whatever she would ask.

Godbey New Testament
consequently with an oath he promised to give to her whatsoever she might ask.

Haweis New Testament
so that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she should ask.

Mace New Testament
that he promised her upon oath, to give whatever she should ask;

Weymouth New Testament
that with an oath he promised to give her whatever she asked.

Worrell New Testament
Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she should ask.

Worsley New Testament
that he promised her with an oath to give her whatever she would ask:

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Context
The Beheading of John
6On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod 7so much that he promised with an oath to give to her whatever she asked. 8Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”…

Cross References
Mark 6:22-23
When the daughter of Herodias came and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests, and the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.” / And he swore to her, “Whatever you ask of me, I will give you, up to half my kingdom!”

Esther 5:3-6
“What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.” / “If it pleases the king,” Esther replied, “may the king and Haman come today to the banquet I have prepared for the king.” / “Hurry,” commanded the king, “and bring Haman, so we can do as Esther has requested.” So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared. ...

Esther 7:2
and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”

Judges 11:30-31
Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.”

Judges 11:35
As soon as Jephthah saw her, he tore his clothes and said, “No! Not my daughter! You have brought me to my knees! You have brought great misery upon me, for I have given my word to the LORD and cannot take it back.”

1 Samuel 28:10
Then Saul swore to her by the LORD: “As surely as the LORD lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this.”

1 Kings 1:28-30
Then King David said, “Call in Bathsheba for me.” So she came into the king’s presence and stood before him. / And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, / I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.”

1 Kings 2:23
Then King Solomon swore by the LORD: “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if Adonijah has not made this request at the expense of his life.

Daniel 6:14-16
As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him. / Then the men approached the king together and said to him, “Remember, O king, that by the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or ordinance established by the king can be changed.” / So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the den of lions. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!”

Matthew 5:33-37
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ...

Matthew 23:16-22
Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’ / You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred? / And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.’ ...

Acts 23:12-14
When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul.

Acts 23:21
Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.”

Romans 1:31
They are senseless, faithless, heartless, merciless.

James 5:12
Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.


Treasury of Scripture

Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask.

Esther 5:3,6
Then said the king unto her, What wilt thou, queen Esther? and what is thy request? it shall be even given thee to the half of the kingdom…

Esther 7:2
And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom.

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Matthew 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.














so much that he promised with an oath
This phrase captures a moment of impulsive commitment, reflecting the gravity and binding nature of oaths in biblical times. The Greek word for "promised" (ὁμολογέω, homologeo) implies a public declaration or agreement, often carrying significant weight. In the ancient Near Eastern context, an oath was not merely a casual promise but a solemn vow invoking divine witness. The act of making an oath was deeply rooted in the cultural and religious practices of the time, where one's word was a reflection of their honor and integrity. The inclusion of "with an oath" underscores the seriousness of Herod's promise, highlighting the potential consequences of rash vows. This serves as a cautionary tale about the power of words and the importance of thoughtful deliberation before making commitments.

to give her whatever she asked
This phrase illustrates the extent of Herod's promise, revealing both the lavishness and recklessness of his offer. The Greek word for "give" (δίδωμι, didomi) suggests a transfer of power or possession, indicating Herod's willingness to relinquish control over his resources or authority. The phrase "whatever she asked" emphasizes the open-ended nature of the promise, showcasing Herod's vulnerability to manipulation and the potential for abuse of power. In the historical context, such extravagant offers were not uncommon among rulers seeking to display their wealth and magnanimity. However, this also reflects the dangers of unchecked authority and the moral dilemmas faced by those in power. The narrative invites readers to consider the implications of unbridled generosity and the ethical responsibilities that accompany positions of influence.

(7) He promised with an oath.--The scandalous chronicles of the time were not without stories of extravagant rewards paid to mimes and dancers, and Herod might fancy that in this also he was reproducing the magnificence of the imperial court at Rome. But he probably hardly expected "the half of his kingdom" (Mark 6:23) as the "whatsoever thou shalt ask." A jewel, a bracelet, a palace, or a city, were probably in his thoughts as what she was likely to ask and he would gladly give.

Verse 7. - Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

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Greek
so much that
ὅθεν (hothen)
Conjunction
Strong's 3606: From hos with the directive enclitic of source; from which place or source or cause.

he promised
ὡμολόγησεν (hōmologēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3670: From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge.

with
μεθ’ (meth’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

an oath
ὅρκου (horkou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3727: An oath. From herkos; a limit, i.e. restraint.

to give
δοῦναι (dounai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.

to her
αὐτῇ (autē)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 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.

whatever
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

she asked.
αἰτήσηται (aitēsētai)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.


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