Cross References And when they went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What went you out into the desert to see? a reed shaken with the wind? Matthew 3:1 And in those days cometh John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea. Matthew 11:8 But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are clothed in soft garments, are in the houses of kings. Matthew 12:20 The bruised reed he shall not break: and smoking flax he shall not extinguish: till he send forth judgment unto victory. Luke 7:24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak to the multitudes concerning John. What went ye out into the desert to see? A reed shaken with the wind? Treasury of Scripture Knowledge And when they went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What went you out into the desert to see? a reed shaken with the wind? Jesus. Luke 7:24-30 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak to the multitudes concerning John. What went ye out into the desert to see? A reed shaken with the wind? . . . What. Matthew 3:1-3,5 And in those days cometh John the Baptist preaching in the desert of Judea. . . . Matthew 21:25 The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven or from men? But they thought within themselves, saying: Mark 1:3-5 A voice of one crying in the desert: Prepare ye the way of the Lord; make straight his paths. . . . Luke 3:3-7 And he came into all the country about the Jordan, preaching the baptism of penance for the remission of sins. . . . Luke 8:18 Take heed therefore how you hear. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given: and whosoever hath not, that also which he thinketh he hath shall be taken away from him. John 1:38 And Jesus turning and seeing them following him, saith to them: What seek you? Who said to him: Rabbi (which is to say, being interpreted, Master), where dwellest thou? John 5:35 He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light. A reed. Genesis 49:4 Thou art poured out as water, grow thou not; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed, and didst defile his couch. 2 Corinthians 1:17,18 Whereas then I was thus minded, did I use lightness? Or, the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that there should be with me, It is, and It is not? . . . Ephesians 4:14 That henceforth we be no more children tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the wickedness of men, by cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to deceive. James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea, which is moved and carried about by the wind. Context Jesus Testifies about John6And blessed is he that shall not be scandalized in me. 7And when they went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John: What went you out into the desert to see? a reed shaken with the wind? 8But what went you out to see? a man clothed in soft garments? Behold they that are clothed in soft garments, are in the houses of kings.… Lexicon As [John’s disciples]Τούτων (Toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it. were leaving, πορευομένων (poreuomenōn) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 4198: To travel, journey, go, die. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. began ἤρξατο (ērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to speak λέγειν (legein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowds ὄχλοις (ochlois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. about περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's Greek 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. John: Ἰωάννου (Iōannou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. “What Τί (Ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. did you go out ἐξήλθατε (exēlthate) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. into εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's Greek 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wilderness ἔρημον (erēmon) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 2048: Lonesome, i.e. waste. to see? θεάσασθαι (theasasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strong's Greek 2300: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to look closely at, i.e. perceive; by extension to visit. A reed κάλαμον (kalamon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2563: A reed; a reed-pen, reed-staff, measuring rod. Or uncertain affinity; a reed; by implication, a pen. swaying σαλευόμενον (saleuomenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 4531: From salos; to waver, i.e. Agitate, rock, topple or destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite. in ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's Greek 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). [the] wind? ἀνέμου (anemou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 417: The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters. Additional Translations As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? And as these were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? And as they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, What went you out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind? And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind? But as they went [away], Jesus began to say to the crowds concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed moved about by the wind? And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind? And as they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? a reed shaken with the wind? When the messengers had taken their leave, Jesus proceeded to say to the multitude concerning John, "What did you go out into the Desert to gaze at? A reed waving in the wind? As these went their way, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? And as they are going, Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John, 'What went ye out to the wilderness to view? -- a reed shaken by the wind? 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