Matthew 14:6 Meaning and Explanation
“But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.”
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Read Full Chapter →At Herod's birthday feast the daughter of Herodias dances and delights him.
What Does Matthew 14:6 Mean?
The safer moment arrives at a royal banquet. Amid the celebration of Herod's birthday, the daughter of Herodias dances before the assembled guests and wins the king's pleasure. What looks like festive entertainment is the opening of a trap that Herodias has long wanted to spring.
Pleasure can be the bait that draws a soul to ruin. The feast indulged the senses while dulling the conscience, and in that haze a deadly request would soon be granted. Sin rarely announces itself; it often arrives wearing the dress of celebration. Wisdom watches what its delights are quietly leading it toward.
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What does Matthew 14:6 mean?
At Herod's birthday feast the daughter of Herodias dances and delights him.