Matthew 7:22

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and cast out demons in Your name, and perform many miracles in Your name?'

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Πολλοὶ ἐροῦσίν μοι ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ, Κύριε, Κύριε, οὐ τῷ σῷ ὀνόματι προεφητεύσαμεν; καὶ τῷ σῷ ὀνόματι δαιμόνια ἐξεβάλομεν; καὶ τῷ σῷ ὀνόματι δυνάμεις πολλὰς ἐποιήσαμεν;

Transliteration

Many erousin moi en ekeinē tē hēmera, Kyrie, Kyrie, not tō sō onomati proephēteusamen? and tō sō onomati daimonia exebalomen? and tō sō onomati dynameis pollas epoiēsamen?

Grammar Details

• *Polloi*: nominative plural masculine - many
• *erousin*: future active indicative, 3rd person plural - they will say
• *moi*: dative singular - to me
• *en*: preposition with dative - in
• *ekeinē*: demonstrative adjective, dative singular feminine - that
• *tē hēmera*: dative singular feminine - the day
• *Kyrie*: vocative singular masculine - Lord
• *ou*: negative particle in questions - not
• *tō sō*: dative singular neuter - by your
• *onomati*: dative singular neuter - name
• *proephēteusamen*: aorist active indicative, 1st person plural - we prophesied
• *daimonia*: accusative plural neuter - demons
• *exebalomen*: aorist active indicative, 1st person plural - we cast out
• *dynameis*: accusative plural feminine - mighty works/powers/miracles
• *pollas*: accusative plural feminine - many
• *epoiēsamen*: aorist active indicative, 1st person plural - we did/performed

Word Meanings

• *erousin*: will say/will speak/will tell
• *ekeinē tē hēmera*: that day [often referring to day of judgment]
• *Kyrie*: Lord/Master/Sir [title of respect/authority]
• *onomati*: name/reputation/authority
• *proephēteusamen*: prophesied/spoke by divine inspiration
• *daimonia*: demons/evil spirits
• *exebalomen*: cast out/drove out/expelled
• *dynameis*: mighty works/powers/miracles/supernatural acts
• *epoiēsamen*: did/performed/accomplished/made

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Many will say to me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in your name, and cast out devils in your name, and done many wonderful works in your name?'

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  Many{G4183} will say{G2046} to me{G3427} in{G1722} that{G1565} day,{G2250} Lord,{G2962} Lord,{G2962} did we{G4395} not{G3756} prophesy{G4395} by{G3686} thy{G4674} name,{G3686} and{G2532} by{G3686} thy{G4674} name{G3686} cast out{G1544} demons,{G1140} and{G2532} by{G3686} thy{G4674} name{G3686} do{G4160} many{G4183} mighty works?{G1411}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Many{G4183} will say{G2046}{(G5692)} to me{G3427} in{G1722} that{G1565} day{G2250}, Lord{G2962}, Lord{G2962}, have we{G4395} not{G3756} prophesied{G4395}{(G5656)} in thy{G4674} name{G3686}? and{G2532} in thy{G4674} name{G3686} have cast out{G1544}{(G5627)} devils{G1140}? and{G2532} in thy{G4674} name{G3686} done{G4160}{(G5656)} many{G4183} wonderful works{G1411}?

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Many will saye to me in that daye Master master have we not in thy name prophesied? And in thy name have caste oute devyls? And in thy name have done many miracles?

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Many shall saye to me in that daye: LORDE, LORDE: haue we not prophecied in thy name? Haue we not cast out deuyls in thy name? Haue we not done many greate dedes in thy name?

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Many will say to me in that day, Lorde, Lorde, haue we not by thy Name prophecied? and by thy name cast out deuils? and by thy name done many great workes?

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Many wyll say to me in that day, Lorde Lorde, haue we not prophesied thorowe thy name? and thorowe thy name haue cast out deuyls? & done many great workes thorowe thy name?

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ‹Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?›

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?'

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, lord, have we not in thy name prophesied? and in thy name cast out demons? and in thy name done many mighty things?

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works?

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works?

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  A great number will say to me on that day, Lord, Lord, were we not prophets in your name, and did we not by your name send out evil spirits, and by your name do works of power?

• World English Bible (2000)

  Many will tell me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, didn't we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?'

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  On that day, many will say to me,‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many powerful deeds in your name?’

Referenced Verses

• 1 Cor 13:1-2 : 1 If I speak in the tongues of people and of angels, but do not have love, I am like a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy, understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
• Luke 13:25-27 : 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, 'Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will answer, 'I don’t know you or where you come from.' 26 'Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 'But he will reply, 'I don’t know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!'
• John 11:51 : 51 He did not say this on his own; but as high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation.
• Num 24:4 : 4 'The oracle of one who hears the words of God, who sees visions of the Almighty, who falls down, with eyes uncovered.'
• Mal 3:17-18 : 17 They will be mine, says the Lord of Hosts, on the day when I act. I will spare them as a father spares his son who serves him. 18 Then you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.
• Matt 7:21 : 21 Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
• Matt 10:5-8 : 5 These twelve Jesus sent out, commanding them: "Do not go on the road of the Gentiles, and do not enter any Samaritan town. 6 Instead, go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim: 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.' 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
• Matt 10:15 : 15 Truly I tell you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.
• Matt 24:36 : 36 But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
• Matt 25:11 : 11 Later, the other virgins also came and said, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us.’
• Luke 10:12 : 12 I tell you, on that day it will be more bearable for Sodom than for that town.
• Num 31:8 : 8 Among the slain, they killed the kings of Midian: Evi, Rekem, Zur, Hur, and Reba—the five kings of Midian. They also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.
• 1 Kgs 22:11-20 : 11 Now Zedekiah son of Chenaanah had made iron horns, and he declared, 'This is what the LORD says: With these, you will gore the Arameans until they are completely destroyed.' 12 And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, 'Go up to Ramoth Gilead and triumph, for the LORD will give it into the hand of the king.' 13 The messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, 'Behold, all the prophets are declaring good things to the king with one voice. Please let your word agree with theirs and say something favorable.' 14 But Micaiah said, 'As surely as the LORD lives, I can only speak what the LORD tells me.' 15 When Micaiah arrived before the king, the king said to him, 'Micaiah, should we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or should we refrain?' Micaiah answered, 'Go and succeed, for the LORD will give it into the king’s hand.' 16 But the king said to him, 'How many times must I make you swear to tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?' 17 Then Micaiah said, 'I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, “These people have no master; each one should go home in peace.”' 18 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'Didn’t I tell you that he never prophesies anything good about me, only bad?' 19 Micaiah continued, 'Therefore, hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, with all the host of heaven standing around Him on His right and on His left.' 20 And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab to go up and fall at Ramoth Gilead?’ One suggested this, and another suggested that.
• Isa 2:11 : 11 The haughty eyes of mankind will be brought low, and humanity's pride will be humbled. The Lord alone will be exalted on that day.
• Isa 2:17 : 17 The pride of mankind will be bowed down, and human arrogance will be humbled. The Lord alone will be exalted on that day.
• Jer 23:13-32 : 13 Among the prophets of Samaria I saw something disgraceful: They prophesied by Baal and led My people Israel astray. 14 And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns from their wickedness. They have all become to Me like Sodom, and the inhabitants like Gomorrah. 15 Therefore, this is what the LORD of Hosts says concerning the prophets: Behold, I will make them eat bitter wormwood and drink poisoned water, because from the prophets of Jerusalem ungodliness has spread throughout the land. 16 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. 17 They keep saying to those who despise the LORD, ‘The LORD says you will have peace.’ And to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his heart they say, ‘No harm will come to you.’ 18 For who has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has paid attention to His word and obeyed it? 19 Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone forth in wrath, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked. 20 The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come, you will clearly understand it. 21 I did not send these prophets, yet they ran. I did not speak to them, yet they prophesied. 22 But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds. 23 Am I only a God nearby, declares the LORD, and not a God far away? 24 Can anyone hide in secret places where I cannot see him? declares the LORD. Do I not fill the heavens and the earth? declares the LORD. 25 I have heard what the prophets who prophesy falsely in My name are saying: 'I have dreamed! I have dreamed!' 26 How long will this continue in the hearts of the prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of deceit in their own hearts? 27 They plan to make My people forget My name through their dreams, which they tell to one another, just as their fathers forgot My name because of Baal. 28 Let the prophet who has a dream recount his dream, but let the one who has My word speak it faithfully. For what is straw compared to grain? declares the LORD. 29 Is not My word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that shatters a rock? 30 Therefore, I am against the prophets, declares the LORD, who steal My words from each other. 31 Yes, I am against the prophets, declares the LORD, who wag their tongues and declare, ‘This is the LORD’s declaration.’ 32 Indeed, I am against those who prophesy false dreams, declares the LORD. They tell them and lead My people astray with their lies and reckless boasting. Yet I did not send or command them to do so, and they do not benefit these people at all, declares the LORD.
• Acts 19:13-15 : 13 Some itinerant Jewish exorcists tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those possessed by evil spirits, saying, "I adjure you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches." 14 There were seven sons of a Jewish high priest named Sceva doing this. 15 But the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I recognize, but who are you?"
• 1 Thess 5:4 : 4 But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that this day should surprise you like a thief.
• 2 Thess 1:10 : 10 On that day, when He comes to be glorified among His saints and marveled at by all who have believed—because our testimony to you was believed.
• 2 Tim 1:12 : 12 That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.
• 2 Tim 1:18 : 18 May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day. You know very well how much he helped me in Ephesus.
• 2 Tim 4:8 : 8 Now there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.
• Heb 6:4-6 : 4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 and who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, 6 if they fall away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying the Son of God again for themselves and subjecting Him to public disgrace.