Luke 11:31 Meaning and Explanation
“The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.”
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Read Full Chapter →The queen of the south, who traveled far to hear Solomon, will rise at the judgment and condemn this generation, for a greater than Solomon is here.
What Does Luke 11:31 Mean?
Jesus summons a witness from Scripture: the queen of Sheba, who came from the ends of the earth to hear Solomon's wisdom (1 Kings 10:1-9). At the judgment she will stand against this generation.
The shame is in the contrast: she crossed a world on the strength of a rumor, while they would not cross the street for Wisdom standing among them. A greater than Solomon is here -- greater in wisdom, in kingdom, in glory. Judgment weighs not only what we did but what we were offered.
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What does Luke 11:31 mean?
The queen of the south, who traveled far to hear Solomon, will rise at the judgment and condemn this generation, for a greater than Solomon is here.