Matthew 23:37
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 23
“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!”Matthew 23:37
What Does Matthew 23:37 Mean?
Matthew 23:37 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 37 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 23:37 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 26:20“Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.”Psalms 91:4“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.”Luke 13:34“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!”Ruth 2:12“The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.”Deuteronomy 32:11“As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings:”Psalms 17:8“Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,”Nehemiah 9:26“Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations.”Proverbs 1:24“Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;”Deuteronomy 5:29“O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!”Jeremiah 6:16“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”Psalms 36:7“How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.”Psalms 63:7“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”Psalms 57:1“Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.”Psalms 121:5“The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.”Malachi 4:2“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”2 Chronicles 24:21“And they conspired against him, and stoned him with stones at the commandment of the king in the court of the house of the LORD.”Jeremiah 35:15“I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me.”Hosea 11:2“As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.”Hosea 11:8“How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.”Matthew 5:12“Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”
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