Matthew 24:34 Meaning and Explanation
“Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus solemnly affirms that this generation will not pass until all these things are fulfilled.
What Does Matthew 24:34 Mean?
With his solemn 'verily,' Jesus assures his hearers that all these things will surely come to pass within the span he names. The prophecy is not a distant maybe but a certainty that will not fail.
Whatever the precise reach of his words, their force is the reliability of God's word: what Jesus foretells will assuredly be fulfilled. The disciple can stake everything on this. The temple did fall within that generation, just as he said, and his every word stands sure. Here is solid ground -- the certainty of prophecy spoken by the One who cannot lie.
Matthew 24:34 in the Original Language
genea (γενεά), 'generation' -- those living in a given age or span of time.
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What does Matthew 24:34 mean?
Jesus solemnly affirms that this generation will not pass until all these things are fulfilled.