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Podcast: BIBLE IN TEN
Episode: Matthew 14:10
Description: Thursday, 13 November 2025
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So he sent and had John beheaded in prison. Matthew 14:10
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âAnd, having sent, he beheaded John in the prisonâ (CG).
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In the previous verse, despite being grieved, Herod commanded that what Herodiasâ daughter asked for was to be given to her. Because of that, it next says, âAnd, having sent, he beheaded John in the prison.â
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The word apokephalizó, to decapitate or behead, is first seen here. It is from apo, from or away, and kephalé, head. The meaning is clear. A separation between the body...