Matthew 25:34

Authorized King James Version

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Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Original Language Analysis

τότε Then G5119
τότε Then
Strong's: G5119
Word #: 1 of 22
the when, i.e., at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
ἐρεῖ say G2046
ἐρεῖ say
Strong's: G2046
Word #: 2 of 22
an alternate for g2036 in certain tenses; to utter, i.e., speak or say
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 3 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βασιλεὺς shall the King G935
βασιλεὺς shall the King
Strong's: G935
Word #: 4 of 22
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
τοῖς G3588
τοῖς
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 5 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐκ unto them on G1537
ἐκ unto them on
Strong's: G1537
Word #: 6 of 22
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
δεξιῶν right hand G1188
δεξιῶν right hand
Strong's: G1188
Word #: 7 of 22
the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
αὐτοῦ G846
αὐτοῦ
Strong's: G846
Word #: 8 of 22
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Δεῦτε Come G1205
Δεῦτε Come
Strong's: G1205
Word #: 9 of 22
come hither!
οἱ G3588
οἱ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 10 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εὐλογημένοι ye blessed G2127
εὐλογημένοι ye blessed
Strong's: G2127
Word #: 11 of 22
to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 12 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πατρός Father G3962
πατρός Father
Strong's: G3962
Word #: 13 of 22
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
μου of my G3450
μου of my
Strong's: G3450
Word #: 14 of 22
of me
κληρονομήσατε inherit G2816
κληρονομήσατε inherit
Strong's: G2816
Word #: 15 of 22
to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)
τὴν G3588
τὴν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 16 of 22
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἡτοιμασμένην prepared G2090
ἡτοιμασμένην prepared
Strong's: G2090
Word #: 17 of 22
to prepare
ὑμῖν for you G5213
ὑμῖν for you
Strong's: G5213
Word #: 18 of 22
to (with or by) you
βασιλείαν the kingdom G932
βασιλείαν the kingdom
Strong's: G932
Word #: 19 of 22
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
ἀπὸ from G575
ἀπὸ from
Strong's: G575
Word #: 20 of 22
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
καταβολῆς the foundation G2602
καταβολῆς the foundation
Strong's: G2602
Word #: 21 of 22
a deposition, i.e., founding; figuratively, conception
κόσμου of the world G2889
κόσμου of the world
Strong's: G2889
Word #: 22 of 22
orderly arrangement, i.e., decoration; by implication, the world (including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))

Cross References

James 2:5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?Revelation 21:7He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.Revelation 13:8And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.Matthew 20:23And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.Revelation 17:8The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.Hebrews 4:3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.Hebrews 11:16But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.Isaiah 6:5Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.1 Corinthians 15:50Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

Analysis & Commentary

The King's invitation 'Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world' reveals election and grace. 'Blessed of my Father' shows salvation originates in divine favor, not human merit. 'Inherit' indicates receiving what belongs to children—adoption language. 'Prepared... from the foundation of the world' emphasizes God's eternal plan (Ephesians 1:4)—salvation wasn't an afterthought but predetermined. This kingdom inheritance was planned before creation.

Historical Context

The sheep (righteous) receive eternal kingdom prepared before time. Their works (vv. 35-36) evidenced genuine faith, not earned salvation. The works flowed from transformed hearts, not self-righteous effort. They served Christ in 'the least of these' unknowingly—authentic love serves without seeking reward.

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