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<a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a> But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; <a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The one sown with seed on the rocky places, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; <a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The one on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, this is the man who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; <a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And the one on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, this is the man who hears the word, and immediately receives it with joy; <a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the one on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, this is the man who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; <a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The one on whom seed was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and at once welcomes it with joy; <a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And the one sown on rocky ground—this is one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And the one sown on rocky ground—this is one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy. <a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it; <a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The seeds that fell on rocky ground are the people who gladly hear the message and accept it at once. <a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it; <a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The seed planted on rocky ground [is the person who] hears the word and accepts it at once with joy. <a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> The seeds that fell on rocky ground stand for those who receive the message gladly as soon as they hear it. <a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> As for what was sown on the stony ground, this is the person who hears the word and accepts it joyfully at once, <a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. <a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a> The seed sown on rocky ground is the person who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy. <a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And what was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it; <a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and immediately with joy receiveth it; <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He who has received the seed on the rocky ground is the man who hears the Message and immediately receives it with joy. <a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a> What was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word and immediately with joy receives it; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And that sown on the rocky places, this is he who is hearing the word, and immediately with joy is receiving it, <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the one having been sown upon the rocky places, this is the one hearing the word and immediately receiving it with joy. <a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And that sown on the rocky places, this is he who is hearing the word, and immediately with joy is receiving it, <a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he having sown upon rocky places, this is he hearing the word, and quickly with joy receiving it;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he that received the seed upon stony ground, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then whoever has received the seed upon a rocky place, this is one who hears the word and promptly accepts it with joy. <a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a> The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word and receives it at once with joy. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> That which was sown upon the rock, this is he who hears the word, and immediately accepts it with joy; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But that which was sown upon the rock is the one who hears the word, and immediately with joy he receives it.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He that received seed on the stony places is he that hears the word, and immediately receives it with joy. <a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>But the one sown upon the rocks, is he who heareth the word, and immediately with joy receives it;<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But the sown on the rocky soil, is he who having heard the word, and instantly with joy receiving it, <a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> where other seed fell, denotes the man that heareth the word, and at first receives it with pleasure: <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He who has received the seed on the rocky ground is the man who hears the Message and immediately receives it with joy. <a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And he that was sown on the rocky places, this is he who hears the word, and straightway with joy receives it;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And he who received the seed <Fr>as<FR> upon stony <Fr>grounds,<FR> is one that heareth the word and immediately receiveth it with joy:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/13-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3608" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">The Parable of the Sower Explained</a> …19When anyone hears the message of the kingdom but does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. 20<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The seed</a> <a href="/greek/4687.htm" title="4687: spareis (V-APP-NMS) -- To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.">sown</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4075.htm" title="4075: petrōdē (Adj-ANP) -- Rocky, stony. From petra and eidos; rock-like, i.e. Rocky.">rocky ground</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: houtos (DPro-NMS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the one who</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">hears</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: euthys (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">at once</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: lambanōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">receives</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/5479.htm" title="5479: charas (N-GFS) -- Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.">joy.</a> 21But since he has no root, he remains for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Mark 4:16-17</a> Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy. / But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. <a href="/luke/8-13.htm">Luke 8:13</a> The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away. <a href="/james/1-23.htm">James 1:23-24</a> For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Hebrews 6:4-6</a> It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, / who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— / and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame. <a href="/john/5-35.htm">John 5:35</a> John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light. <a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a> For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-1.htm">1 Corinthians 3:1-3</a> Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly—as infants in Christ. / I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for solid food. In fact, you are still not ready, / for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man? <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">2 Peter 2:20-22</a> If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. / Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.” <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a> Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a> Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. <a href="/isaiah/58-2.htm">Isaiah 58:2</a> For day after day they seek Me and delight to know My ways, like a nation that does what is right and does not forsake the justice of their God. They ask Me for righteous judgments; they delight in the nearness of God.” <a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Ezekiel 33:31-32</a> So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. / Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice. <a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Jeremiah 5:31</a> The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end? <a href="/hosea/6-4.htm">Hosea 6:4</a> What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes. <a href="/isaiah/29-13.htm">Isaiah 29:13</a> Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hears the word, and immediately with joy receives it;received.<a href="/matthew/13-5.htm">Matthew 13:5,6</a> Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: … anon.<a href="/1_samuel/11-13.htm">1 Samuel 11:13-15</a> And Saul said, There shall not a man be put to death this day: for to day the LORD hath wrought salvation in Israel… <a href="/2_chronicles/24-2.htm">2 Chronicles 24:2,6,14</a> And Joash did that which was right in the sight of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest… <a href="/psalms/78-34.htm">Psalm 78:34-37</a> When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Anon</a> <a href="/matthew/13-8.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-15.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/matthew/13-5.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Message</a> <a href="/matthew/9-22.htm">Once</a> <a href="/matthew/13-5.htm">Places</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/10-41.htm">Receives</a> <a href="/matthew/10-41.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/matthew/13-5.htm">Rocky</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/matthew/13-5.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/matthew/13-5.htm">Stony</a> <a href="/matthew/13-5.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/1-30.htm">Anon</a> <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Hears</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Message</a> <a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">Once</a> <a href="/matthew/20-23.htm">Places</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/18-5.htm">Receives</a> <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Receiving</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Rocky</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Sown</a> <a href="/matthew/21-35.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Stony</a> <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 13</div>1. <a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">The parable of the sower and the seed;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/13-18.htm">the explanation of it.</a> 24. <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">The parable of the weeds;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">of the mustard seed;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">of the leaven;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">explanation of the parable of the weeds.</a> 44. <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">The parable of the hidden treasure;</a> 45. <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">of the pearl;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">of the drag net cast into the sea.</a> 53. <a href="/matthew/13-53.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The rocky ground represents a heart that is initially receptive but lacks depth. In the agricultural context of ancient Israel, rocky soil was common, where a thin layer of soil covered underlying rock. This imagery highlights the superficial nature of some people's faith. Biblically, this can be connected to the Israelites' initial enthusiasm for God, which often waned in the face of trials (<a href="/exodus/32.htm">Exodus 32:1-6</a>). The rocky ground symbolizes a lack of spiritual foundation, as seen in the warning against building on sand in <a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</a>.is the one who hears the word Hearing the word signifies exposure to the gospel message. In the Jewish tradition, hearing was closely linked to obedience (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-9</a>). The emphasis on hearing underscores the importance of receiving the message of Christ. This phrase connects to <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>, where faith comes from hearing the message of Christ. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God speaking to His people and the necessity of a responsive heart.and at once receives it with joy The immediate reception with joy indicates an emotional response to the gospel. This joy is genuine but not rooted in a deep understanding or commitment. Historically, this reflects the initial excitement seen in new believers or those witnessing miracles, as in <a href="/john/6-26.htm">John 6:26-27</a>, where the crowd followed Jesus for the signs rather than true faith. The joy here is contrasted with the enduring joy found in a mature faith, as described in <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a>, where trials produce perseverance. This phrase warns of the danger of a shallow faith that does not withstand challenges.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of the parable, teaching about the Kingdom of Heaven through parables to convey spiritual truths. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_sower.htm">The Sower</a> Represents anyone who spreads the Word of God, including Jesus Himself and His followers. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_seed.htm">The Seed</a> Symbolizes the Word of God, the message of the Kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/r/rocky_ground.htm">Rocky Ground</a> Represents individuals who receive the Word with enthusiasm but lack depth and perseverance. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The audience to whom Jesus is speaking, including His disciples and others gathered to hear His teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/superficial_reception.htm">Superficial Reception</a> The initial joy in receiving the Word is not enough; true faith requires depth and commitment. <a href="/topical/r/rooted_in_christ.htm">Rooted in Christ</a> Believers must cultivate a deep, personal relationship with Christ to withstand trials and temptations. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Challenges and tribulations will come; a strong foundation in the Word is essential for enduring faith. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_hardness.htm">Guarding Against Hardness</a> Regular self-examination and repentance are necessary to prevent a hardened heart. <a href="/topical/a/active_discipleship.htm">Active Discipleship</a> Engage actively with the Word through study, prayer, and application to grow spiritually.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) Anon with joy receiveth it.--The second type of character stands in marked contrast with the first. Rapid change, strong emotion, a quicker show of conversion than in the case where it is more real.--such results, it need hardly be said, come under the notice of every earnest preacher. In proportion to the tendency of any system--such as the revivalist meetings of one school, the mission services of another--to cause excitement, are those results likely to be frequent.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - And anon; and straightway (Revised Version, καὶ εὐθύς). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The [seed] Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sown σπαρείς (spareis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. rocky ground πετρώδη (petrōdē) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4075.htm">Strong's 4075: </a> Rocky, stony. From petra and eidos; rock-like, i.e. Rocky. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hears ἀκούων (akouōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. promptly εὐθὺς (euthys) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. receives λαμβάνων (lambanōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. it αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. joy. χαρᾶς (charas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5479.htm">Strong's 5479: </a> Joy, gladness, a source of joy. 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