Matthew 22:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

other servants. Peter and "them that heard Him" (Hebrews 2:3), as recorded in the Acts.

are bidden. had been bidden, as in Matthew 22:3.

Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos (App-6).

dinner. breakfast, or luncheon. Not deipnon, which is supper.

fatlings. fatted beasts. Gr . sitistos. Occurs only here.

unto. Greek. ei s.

Matthew 22:4

4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.