Matthew 28:9 All hail.

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After the Resurrection, said to Mary Magdalena and the other Mary.

KJV

Matthew 28:9 All hail.

NIV

Matthew 28:9 Greetings!

LISTENERS HEARD

Rejoice!

MY TAKE

This was a time of joy.

GREEK (Each Word Explained Bottom of Page)

Matthew 28:9 Χαίρετε

LOST IN TRANSLATION

One word verse in Greek. The Greek verb translated as "All hail" is a command that means "rejoice", "enjoy," and "welcome."

# KJV TRANSLATION ISSUES
2
  • CW - Confusing Word -- The "all" does not capture the specific meaning of the word.
  • CW - Confusing Word -- The "hail" does not capture the specific meaning of the word.
# NIV TRANSLATION ISSUES
1

CW - Confusing Word -- The "hail" does not capture the specific meaning of the word.

EACH WORD of KJV

All -- (CW) This is from the second-person, plural form of the verb.

hail.  - - -- (CW) The Greek verb translated as "hail" means "rejoice," "take pleasure in," and "welcome."

EACH WORD of NIV

 Greetings!  - - -- (CW) The Greek verb translated as "hail" means "rejoice," "take pleasure in," and "welcome."

COMPARISON: GREEK to KJV

Χαίρετε [14 verses](verb 2nd pl pres imperat act) "All hail" is from chairo which means "rejoice", "take pleasure in," and "welcome."

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"Rejoice!" he said.

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