banquetδεῖπνον
deipnon · Greek Noun
A feast or large celebratory meal, often used metaphorically in Scripture to represent the joy, fellowship, and abundance of the Kingdom of God and the Messianic age.
servantδοῦλος
doulos · Greek Noun
One who serves or ministers; in a biblical context, it often refers to an emissary, messenger, or a bond-servant who acts under the authority of a master to deliver an urgent message.
excusesπαραιτέομαι
paraiteomai · Greek Verb
To renounce, decline, or offer a pretext for refusing a call or obligation; in a spiritual sense, it represents the human tendency to prioritize worldly concerns over the urgent invitation of God.
fieldἀγρός
agros · Greek Noun
A piece of land or property; in a biblical context, it often relates to earthly possessions, stewardship, or physical inheritance which can sometimes distract from eternal priorities.
yoke of oxenζεύγος
zeugos · Greek Noun
A pair of draft animals used for agricultural labor; symbolically represents the daily labor, business, or material investments that can occupy a person’s focus away from divine calling.
married a wifeγαμέω
gameō · Greek Verb
The act of becoming a spouse; a covenantal union that is divinely instituted, though in this context, it is cited as a competing priority to the call of the Kingdom.
servantδοῦλος
doulos · Greek Noun
In the New Testament, this often represents a bondservant or slave, emphasizing total submission to the master's will and authority; in a theological context, it describes the relationship between a believer and Christ.
poorπτωχός
ptōchos · Greek Adjective
A social or economic state of lacking material resources, often used in Scripture to denote those who are marginalized, vulnerable, and dependent upon God’s mercy.
crippledἀνάπηρος
anapēros · Greek Adjective
Refers to someone physically disabled or incapacitated; biblically, it highlights those who are unable to participate in religious or social life through their own strength, symbolizing human brokenness before God.
blindτυφλός
typhlos · Greek Adjective
Those lacking physical sight; symbolically, it often represents spiritual ignorance or the inability to discern divine truth without God's illumination.
lameχωλός
chōlos · Greek Adjective
Referring to one who has an infirmity of the feet or legs; biblically, it suggests a lack of stability or the inability to walk in the way of righteousness through one's own power.
compelἀναγκάζω
anankazō · Greek Verb
A strong, urgent verb implying to use influence, pressure, or moral suasion to ensure someone acts; in this context, it reflects the divine persistence in inviting people into the kingdom.
banquetδεῖπνον
deipnon · Greek Noun
A formal social gathering or feast; in Scripture, it frequently serves as a metaphor for the kingdom of God, the messianic feast, and the eternal communion of the saints with God.
