Matthew 18:10

New Testament • 14 words with Strong's data

"Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven."

Word-by-Word Analysis

לָקַח

lâqach

H3947

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

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שָׁמַר

shâmar

H8104

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.

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that ye

מָאַס

mâʼaç

H3988

to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear

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not

אֶחָד

ʼechâd

H259

properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first

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of these

מְעַט

mᵉʻaṭ

H4592

a little or few (often adverbial or compar.)

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טַף

ṭaph

H2945

a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)

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for I

אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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unto you That in

שָׁמַיִם

shâmayim

H8064

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r...

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their

מֲלְאָךְ

mălʼâk

H4397

a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)

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do

תָּמִיד

tâmîyd

H8548

properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); ellipt. the regular...

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רָאָה

râʼâh

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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the

פָּנִים

pânîym

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi...

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of my

אָב

ʼâb

H1

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

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which is in

שָׁמַיִם

shâmayim

H8064

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r...

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Key Terms in This Verse

despise H3988

מָאַס mâʼaç

to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear

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always H8548

תָּמִיד tâmîyd

properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); ellipt. the regular (daily) sacrifice

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ones H2945

טַף ṭaph

a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)

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heed H8104

שָׁמַר shâmar

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.

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angels H4397

מֲלְאָךְ mălʼâk

a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)

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little H4592

מְעַט mᵉʻaṭ

a little or few (often adverbial or compar.)

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face H6440

פָּנִים pânîym

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.)

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heaven H8064

שָׁמַיִם shâmayim

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)

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heaven H8064

שָׁמַיִם shâmayim

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)

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Take H3947

לָקַח lâqach

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

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Cross References

Psalm 91:11 cross-reference

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Hebrews 1:14 cross-reference

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Psalm 34:7 cross-reference

The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Luke 16:22 cross-reference

And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

Matthew 1:20 cross-reference

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceiv...

Matthew 18:14 cross-reference

Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

Matthew 18:6 cross-reference

But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

Matthew 24:31 cross-reference

And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Acts 12:15 cross-reference

And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

1 Corinthians 16:11 cross-reference

Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.

Matthew 2:13 cross-reference

And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring ...

Luke 1:19 cross-reference

And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

1 Corinthians 11:22 cross-reference

What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.

Matthew 2:19 cross-reference

But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

Romans 14:21 cross-reference

It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

1 Thessalonians 4:8 cross-reference

He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

Psalm 17:15 cross-reference

As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

Acts 10:3 cross-reference

He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

Acts 27:23 cross-reference

For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

Acts 12:23 cross-reference

And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

Romans 14:10 cross-reference

But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

Zechariah 4:10 cross-reference

For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through...

Acts 5:19 cross-reference

But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,

Psalm 15:4 cross-reference

In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.

2 Corinthians 10:10 cross-reference

For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.

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