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Matthew 13:18: Meaning Explained
‹Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.›
Matthew 13:18
“Listen, then, to the meaning of the parable of the sower.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Now let me explain what the parable about the farmer means.
What’s Happening Here
Jesus is about to explain the parable.
Key Words
parablea story with a spiritual lesson
Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that Jesus wants us to understand his teachings, not just hear them. It encourages us to seek meaning in spiritual lessons so we can apply them to our daily lives.
Did You Know?
This verse serves as a transition where Jesus shifts from telling the parable to explaining it, which was a common teaching method called 'parable and interpretation' used by rabbis of his time.
Word Study
G5210
yeὙμεῖς
G3767
thereforeοὖν
G191
Hearἀκούσατε
G3850
the parableπαραβολὴν
G4687
of the sowerσπείροντος
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