Matthew 14:8

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
She, being prompted by her mother, said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptizer.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} she, being before instructed{G4264}{(G5685)} of{G5259} her{G846} mother{G3384}, said{G5346}{(G5748)}, Give{G1325}{(G5628)} me{G3427} here{G5602} John{G2491} Baptist's{G910} head{G2776} in{G1909} a charger{G4094}.
Strong's King James
(8) But prompted by her mother, she said, "Give me here on a platter, the head of John the immerser!"
The F.O.G*
[8] Prompted by her vengeful mother, she demanded, "Give me John the Baptist's head on a platter, right here and now."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And she having been instigated by her mother—‘Give me (says she) here upon a plate the head of John the Baptist;
Young's Literal Translation

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