Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
What does Matthew 11:29 mean?
It becomes children to be grateful.
Key themes
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Keep this verse inside Matthew 11:28-30 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke - This is a figure taken from the use of oxen, and hence signifying to labor for one, or in the service of anyone. The "yoke" is used in the Bible as an emblem: (1) of bondage or slavery, Leviticus 26:13 ; Deuteronomy 28:38 . (2) of afflictions or crosses, Lamentations 3:27 . (3) of the punishment of sin, Lamentations 1:14 , (4) of the commandments of God. (5) of legal ceremonies, Acts 15:10 ; Galatians 5:1 . It refers here to the religion of the Redeemer; and the idea is, that they should embrace his system of religion and obey him.
Key words
- learn of me
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learn of me. (a) T. Hieros. Beracot, fol. 4. 1. Bab. Beracot, fol. 61. 2. Zohar in Lev. fol. 46.
- learn of me
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learn of me. (a) T. Hieros. Beracot, fol. 4. 1. Bab. Beracot, fol. 61. 2. Zohar in Lev. fol. 46.
Context in Matthew 11
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Matthew 11 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as ministry and teaching blocks. Matthew presents Jesus as Davidic Messiah, new Moses, teacher of the kingdom, suffering Son of Man, and risen Lord who commissions the nations. Read this chapter with the wider themes of fulfillment, kingdom of heaven, and discipleship in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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Passages on peace with God, peace in the heart, peace in community, and the biblical difference between true peace and false reassurance.
Passages on lowliness, modesty, the contrast between pride and humility, and the way God exalts those who humble themselves.