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Matthew 19:15
And after He had placed His hands on them, He went on from there.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus acts on the children immediately after declaring that the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as them, and before the rich young ruler approaches. He places His hands on them and then departs from that location.
The words — ἐπιθεὶς (epitheis) means "having laid" and χεῖρας (cheiras) means "hands," describing the physical act of laying hands on the children before departing. ἐπορεύθη (eporeuthē) literally translates to "He departed" or "He went on," marking the conclusion of the immediate action.
The thread — The action aligns with Mark 10:16, which records Jesus placing His hands on the children and blessing them, and mirrors Isaiah 40:11’s shepherd imagery of gathering lambs. The narrative sequence then shifts to the context of 1 Corinthians 7:14, where proximity to believers brings sanctification.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to note the sequential movement from blessing the children to departing, marking a deliberate transition to the next encounter. It demands recognition that physical blessing and departure are stated narrative steps rather than incidental details.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
Cross-references
- Mark 10:16 And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.
- Isaiah 40:11 He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.
- 1 Corinthians 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
- 2 Timothy 3:15 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.