Mat 23:37 | TNotes | STEP | 23:37 Despite the severe judgment Jesus had just leveled against Israel (23:29-36 ), he truly longed for them to repent and receive God’s grace. • as a hen: An image of protective care (see also Deut 32:11 ; Ruth 2:12 ; Pss 17:8 ; 36:7 ; 57:1 ; 61:4 ; 91:4 ).

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‏ Matthew 23:37

23:37 ^a Despite the severe judgment Jesus had just leveled against Israel (23:29-36 ^b), he truly longed for them to repent and receive God’s grace.

• as a hen: An image of protective care (see also Deut 32:11 ^c; Ruth 2:12 ^d; Pss 17:8 ^e; 36:7 ^f; 57:1 ^g; 61:4 ^h; 91:4 ⁱ).