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Podcast: BIBLE IN TEN
Episode: Matthew 14:6
Description: Sunday, 9 November 2025
But when Herod’s birthday was celebrated, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod. Matthew 14:6
“And being Herod’s birthday, she danced, the daughter of Herodias, in the midst. And she pleased Herod” (CG).
In the previous verse, it was noted that although Herod wanted to put John the Immerser to death, he feared the multitude because they reckoned him to be a prophet. It next says, “And being Herod’s birthday.”
A new word is seen: genesia, birthday. It is the plural of g...