Matthew 14:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 14:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 14:5 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 14:5 — KJV
“And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they counted him as a prophet.”
— Matthew 14:5 (KJV)
Matthew 14:5 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 14:5
“And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. to turn...: Heb. revolt against the LORD”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:5: put, death, because
“But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:5: feared, multitude, because
“And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free. betrothed...: or, abused by any: Heb. reproached by (or, for) man she shall...: or, they, etc: Heb. there shall be a scourging”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:5: put, death, because
“And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:5: would, put, prophet
“And ye shall be left few in number, whereas ye were as the stars of heaven for multitude; because thou wouldest not obey the voice of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 14:5: would, multitude, because
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