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New International Version
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died, and since he had no children, he left his wife to his brother.

New Living Translation
Well, suppose there were seven brothers. The oldest one married and then died without children, so his brother married the widow.

English Standard Version
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first married and died, and having no offspring left his wife to his brother.

Berean Standard Bible
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother.

Berean Literal Bible
Now there were seven brothers among us; and the first died, and having married not having seed, he left his wife to his brother.

King James Bible
Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:

New King James Version
Now there were with us seven brothers. The first died after he had married, and having no offspring, left his wife to his brother.

New American Standard Bible
Now there were seven brothers among us; and the first married and died, and having no children, he left his wife to his brother.

NASB 1995
“Now there were seven brothers with us; and the first married and died, and having no children left his wife to his brother;

NASB 1977
“Now there were seven brothers with us; and the first married and died, and having no offspring left his wife to his brother;

Legacy Standard Bible
Now there were seven brothers with us; and the first married and died, and having no seed, he left his wife to his brother;

Amplified Bible
Now there were seven brothers among us; the first married and died, and having no children left his wife to his brother.

Christian Standard Bible
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first got married and died. Having no offspring, he left his wife to his brother.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first got married and died. Having no offspring, he left his wife to his brother.

American Standard Version
Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first married and deceased, and having no seed left his wife unto his brother;

Contemporary English Version
Once there were seven brothers who lived here. The first one married, but died without having any children. So his wife was left to his brother.

English Revised Version
Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first married and deceased, and having no seed left his wife unto his brother;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There were seven brothers among us. The first married and died. Since he had no children, he left his widow to his brother.

Good News Translation
Now, there were seven brothers who used to live here. The oldest got married and died without having children, so he left his widow to his brother.

International Standard Version
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died, and since he had no children, he left his widow to his brother.

NET Bible
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died, and since he had no children he left his wife to his brother.

New Heart English Bible
Now there were with us seven brothers. The first married and died, and having no offspring, left his wife to his brother.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now there were with us seven brothers: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased; and having no issue, left his wife to his brother.

Weymouth New Testament
Now we had among us seven brothers. The eldest of them married, but died childless, leaving his wife to his brother.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother.

World English Bible
Now there were with us seven brothers. The first married and died, and having no offspring left his wife to his brother.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And there were with us seven brothers, and the first having married died, and having no seed, he left his wife to his brother;

Berean Literal Bible
Now there were seven brothers among us; and the first died, and having married not having seed, he left his wife to his brother.

Young's Literal Translation
'And there were with us seven brothers, and the first having married did die, and not having seed, he left his wife to his brother;

Smith's Literal Translation
And with us were seven brethren: and the first, having married, died; and having no seed, he left his wife to his brother.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first having married a wife, died; and not having issue, left his wife to his brother.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now there were seven brothers with us. And the first, having taken a wife, died. And having no offspring, he left his wife to his brother:

New American Bible
Now there were seven brothers among us. The first married and died and, having no descendants, left his wife to his brother.

New Revised Standard Version
Now there were seven brothers among us; the first married, and died childless, leaving the widow to his brother.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Now there were with us seven brothers; the first married and died, and because he had no sons, he left his wife to his brother.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Now, there were seven brothers with us; the first took a wife and he died, and he had no children, and he left his wife to his brother.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
Now there were with us seven brothers; and the first took a wife, and died; and, having no child, left his wife to his brother.

Godbey New Testament
But there were among us seven brothers: the first marrying died, and having no seed left his wife to his brother.

Haweis New Testament
Now there were with us seven brothers; and the first marrying, died, and had no offspring, and left his wife to his brother;

Mace New Testament
now there happen'd among us seven brothers, the first married but died without issue, leaving his wife to his brother:

Weymouth New Testament
Now we had among us seven brothers. The eldest of them married, but died childless, leaving his wife to his brother.

Worrell New Testament
Now there were with us seven brothers; and the first, marrying, died; and, not having seed, he left his wife to his brother.

Worsley New Testament
Now there were with us seven brothers, and the first married and died, and having no issue left his wife to his brother;

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Sadducees and the Resurrection
…24“Teacher,” they said, “Moses declared that if a man dies without having children, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up offspring for him.25Now there were seven brothers among us.The first one married and died without having children.So he left his wife to his brother.26The same thing happened to the second and third brothers, down to the seventh.…

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Cross References

Mark 12:19-23
“Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died, leaving no children. / Then the second one married the widow, but he also died and left no children. And the third did likewise. ...

Luke 20:28-33
“Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers. The first one married a wife but died childless. / Then the second ...

Deuteronomy 25:5-6
When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel.

Genesis 38:8
Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law and raise up offspring for your brother.”

Ruth 4:5-10
Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” / The kinsman-redeemer replied, “I cannot redeem it myself, or I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption, because I cannot redeem it.” / Now in former times in Israel, concerning the redemption or exchange of property, to make any matter legally binding a man would remove his sandal and give it to the other party, and this was a confirmation in Israel. ...

Numbers 27:8-11
Furthermore, you shall say to the Israelites, ‘If a man dies and leaves no son, you are to transfer his inheritance to his daughter. / If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. / If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers. ...

1 Corinthians 7:39
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.

Romans 7:2-3
For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man.

1 Timothy 5:14
So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.

1 Corinthians 15:42-44
So will it be with the resurrection of the dead: What is sown is perishable; it is raised imperishable. / It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. / It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

Hebrews 9:27
Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,

Acts 23:8
For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection nor angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.

Exodus 3:6
Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Job 19:25-27
But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. / Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. / I will see Him for myself; my eyes will behold Him, and not as a stranger. How my heart yearns within me!

Isaiah 26:19
Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust! For your dew is like the dew of the morning, and the earth will bring forth her dead.

Treasury of Scripture

Now there were with us seven brothers: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife to his brother:

Mark 12:19-23
Master, Moses wrote unto us, If a man's brother die, and leavehis wifebehind him, and leave no children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother…

Luke 20:29-33
There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children…

Hebrews 9:27
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

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Matthew 22

1.The parable of the marriage of the king's son.
9.The vocation of the Gentiles.
12.The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment.
15.Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar.
23.Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection;
34.answers which is the first and great commandment;
41.and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Now there were seven brothers among us.
This phrase introduces a hypothetical scenario presented by the Sadducees, a Jewish sect known for denying the resurrection. The number seven is often symbolic in the Bible, representing completeness or perfection. The Sadducees use this number to emphasize the extremity of their example. The setting is a public discussion, likely in the temple courts, where Jesus often taught.

The first one married and died without having children.
In Jewish culture, marriage was a significant covenant, and having children was seen as a blessing and a way to continue one's lineage. The mention of dying without children highlights the importance of offspring in Jewish society, as children were considered a means of preserving one's name and inheritance. This situation sets the stage for the application of the levirate marriage law.

So he left his wife to his brother.
This refers to the practice of levirate marriage, as outlined inDeuteronomy 25:5-6. According to this law, if a man died without having children, his brother was to marry the widow to produce offspring in the deceased brother's name. This practice was intended to ensure the continuation of the family line and to provide for the widow. The Sadducees use this law to challenge Jesus on the concept of resurrection, which they did not believe in, by presenting a scenario they thought would expose the absurdity of resurrection.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Sadducees
A Jewish sect known for their denial of the resurrection, angels, and spirits. They approached Jesus with a question to challenge His teachings on the resurrection.

2.Jesus
The central figure of the New Testament, who is being questioned by the Sadducees in this passage.

3.Moses
The lawgiver of Israel, whose writings the Sadducees reference in their question to Jesus.

4.The Seven Brothers
A hypothetical scenario presented by the Sadducees, where seven brothers sequentially marry the same woman, each dying without leaving offspring.

5.The Woman
The central figure in the Sadducees' question, who marries each of the seven brothers in turn.

Teaching Points

Understanding Scripture Context
The Sadducees' question highlights the importance of understanding the context and purpose of biblical laws, such as the Levirate marriage, which was meant to preserve family lineage and inheritance.

The Reality of the Resurrection
Jesus' interaction with the Sadducees underscores the reality and importance of the resurrection, a foundational belief in Christian doctrine.

God's Power and Wisdom
Jesus points out the Sadducees' error in underestimating God's power and wisdom, reminding believers to trust in God's ability to fulfill His promises, including the resurrection.

Eternal Perspective
The passage encourages believers to maintain an eternal perspective, understanding that earthly relationships and institutions will be transformed in the resurrection.

Engaging with Skeptics
Jesus' response to the Sadducees provides a model for engaging with skeptics, using Scripture and sound reasoning to address doubts and misconceptions.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 22

Are they like God's angels in heaven?

Why do the Gospels contradict each other on the genealogy of Jesus?

Can angels have offspring?

How do we reconcile God's promise of an eternal kingdom in 2 Samuel 7 with differing genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke?

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 25. -Seven brethren. If the word "brethren" is to be taken in the strictest sense, and not as equivalent to "kinsmen," the case is indeed conceivable, though extremely improbable, especially as at this time the custom had fallen into abeyance, and its rigorous fulfilment was neither practised nor expected. There is a levity and a coarseness in the question which is simply revolting.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Now
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

there were
ἦσαν(ēsan)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

seven
ἑπτὰ(hepta)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2033:Seven. A primary number; seven.

brothers
ἀδελφοί(adelphoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 80:A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

among
παρ’(par’)
Preposition
Strong's 3844:Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.

us.
ἡμῖν(hēmin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

The
ὁ(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

first [one]
πρῶτος(prōtos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4413:First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.

married
γήμας(gēmas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1060:To marry, used of either sex. From gamos; to wed.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

died
ἐτελεύτησεν(eteleutēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5053:To end, finish, die, complete. From a presumed derivative of teleo; to finish life, i.e. Expire.

without
μὴ(mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361:Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

having
ἔχων(echōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2192:To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

children.
σπέρμα(sperma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4690:From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant.

[So] he left
ἀφῆκεν(aphēken)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 863:From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.

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.

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.

to
τῷ(tō)
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

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.
ἀδελφῷ(adelphō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 80:A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

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