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It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. <a href="/nlt/matthew/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> Other seeds fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seeds sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. <a href="/esv/matthew/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, <a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And other fell upon the rocky places where it did not have much soil. And it sprang up immediately, through having no depth of soil. <a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: <a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; and they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Others fell on the rocky places, where they did not have much soil; and they sprang up immediately, because they had no depth of soil. <a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Others fell on the rocky places, where they did not have much soil; and immediately they sprang up, because they had no depth of soil. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And others fell upon the rocky places, where they did not have much soil; and immediately they sprang up, because they had no depth of soil. <a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And others fell on the rocky places, where they did not have much soil; and immediately they sprang up, because they had no depth of soil. <a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Other seed fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil; and at once they sprang up because they had no depth of soil. <a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Other seed fell on rocky ground where it didn’t have much soil, and it grew up quickly since the soil wasn’t deep. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Others fell on rocky ground, where there wasn&#8217t much soil, and they sprang up quickly since the soil wasn&#8217t deep. <a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> and others fell upon the rocky places, where they had not much earth: and straightway they sprang up, because they had no deepness of earth: <a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Other seeds fell on thin, rocky ground and quickly started growing because the soil wasn't very deep. <a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> and others fell upon the rocky places, where they had not much earth: and straightway they sprang up, because they had no deepness of earth: <a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Other seeds were planted on rocky ground, where there was little soil. The plants sprouted quickly because the soil wasn't deep. <a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some of it fell on rocky ground, where there was little soil. The seeds soon sprouted, because the soil wasn't deep. <a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Other seeds fell on stony ground, where they did not have a lot of soil. They sprouted at once because the soil wasn't deep. <a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. <a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Other seeds fell on rocky ground where they did not have much soil. They sprang up quickly because the soil was not deep. <a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And others fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, because they had no depth of earth. <a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Some falls on rocky ground, where it has but scanty soil. It quickly shows itself above ground, because it has no depth of earth; <a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Others fell on rocky ground, where they didn’t have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, because they had no depth of earth. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and others fell on the rocky places where they did not have much earth, and immediately they sprang forth, through having no depth of earth, <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And other fell upon the rocky places where it did not have much soil. And it sprang up immediately, through having no depth of soil. <a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and others fell upon the rocky places, where they had not much earth, and immediately they sprang forth, through not having depth of earth, <a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And others fell upon rocky places where it had not much earth, and quickly it sprang forth, for it had no depth of earth.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And other some fell upon stony ground, where they had not much earth: and they sprung up immediately, because they had no deepness of earth. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then others fell in a rocky place, where they did not have much soil. And they sprung up promptly, because they had no depth of soil. <a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Other fell upon the rock, where there was not sufficient soil; and it sprang up earlier because the ground was not deep enough; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And others fell on the rock where there was not much soil, and within the hour it sprouted because there was no depth of soil.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Others fell on stony places, where they had not much earth; and they immediately sprung up, because they had no depth of earth. <a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And others fell among stones, where they had not much earth: and sprang up immediately, because they had no depth of earth:<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and other seed fell on a rocky soil, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: <a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> another part fell upon stony places, where it had not much earth: and it soon sprung up, because the soil was shallow: <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Some falls on rocky ground, where it has but scanty soil. It quickly shows itself above ground, because it has no depth of earth; <a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And others fell on the rocky places, where they had not much earth; and straightway they sprang up, because they had not depth of earth.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>some fell upon stony <Fr>places,<FR> where they had not much earth; and they soon sprung up <Fr>indeed,<FR> because they had no depth of earth;<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/13-5.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=3474" 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</a> …4And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. 5<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/243.htm" title="243: Alla (Adj-NNP) -- Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; else, i.e. Different.">Some</a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: epesen (V-AIA-3S) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">fell</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/3699.htm" title="3699: hopou (Adv) -- Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot.">where</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: eichen (V-IIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">it did not have</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollēn (Adj-AFS) -- Much, many; often. ">much</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēn (N-AFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">soil.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1816.htm" title="1816: exaneteilen (V-AIA-3S) -- To rise (spring) up out (of the ground). From ek and anatello; to start up out of the ground, i.e. Germinate.">It sprang up</a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: eutheōs (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">quickly</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">because</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">the soil</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echein (V-PNA) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">was</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/899.htm" title="899: bathos (N-ANS) -- From the same as bathus; profundity, i.e. extent; mystery.">shallow.</a> 6But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.…<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/4-5.htm">Mark 4:5-6</a> Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. / But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. <a href="/luke/8-6.htm">Luke 8:6</a> Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the seedlings withered because they had no moisture. <a href="/isaiah/5-1.htm">Isaiah 5:1-2</a> I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! <a href="/ezekiel/17-8.htm">Ezekiel 17:8-10</a> It had been planted in good soil by abundant waters in order to yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.’ / So you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Will it flourish? Will it not be uprooted and stripped of its fruit so that it shrivels? All its foliage will wither! It will not take a strong arm or many people to pull it up by its roots. / Even if it is transplanted, will it flourish? Will it not completely wither when the east wind strikes? It will wither on the bed where it sprouted.’” <a href="/hosea/10-12.htm">Hosea 10:12</a> Sow for yourselves righteousness and reap the fruit of loving devotion; break up your unplowed ground. For it is time to seek the LORD until He comes and sends righteousness upon you like rain. <a href="/jeremiah/4-3.htm">Jeremiah 4:3</a> For this is what the LORD says to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: “Break up your unplowed ground, and do not sow among the thorns. <a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3-4</a> He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. / Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. <a href="/john/15-6.htm">John 15:6</a> If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. <a href="/hebrews/6-7.htm">Hebrews 6:7-8</a> For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God. / But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. <a href="/james/1-11.htm">James 1:11</a> For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. <a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">1 Peter 1:24</a> For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, <a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Isaiah 40:7-8</a> The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. / The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” <a href="/job/8-11.htm">Job 8:11-13</a> Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water? / While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up more quickly than grass. / Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so the hope of the godless will perish. <a href="/2_kings/19-26.htm">2 Kings 19:26</a> Therefore their inhabitants, devoid of power, are dismayed and ashamed. They are like plants in the field, tender green shoots, grass on the rooftops, scorched before it is grown. <a href="/isaiah/37-27.htm">Isaiah 37:27</a> Therefore their inhabitants, devoid of power, are dismayed and ashamed. They are like plants in the field, tender green shoots, grass on the rooftops, scorched before it is grown.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Some fell on stony places, where they had not much earth: and immediately they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:<a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Matthew 13:20</a> But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;<a href="/ezekiel/11-19.htm">Ezekiel 11:19</a> And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh:<a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26</a> A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jonah/2-5.htm">Depth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-3.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-4.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/matthew/13-4.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">Forthwith</a> <a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">Others</a> <a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Places</a> <a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/amos/6-12.htm">Rocky</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-11.htm">Scanty</a> <a href="/matthew/13-4.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-4.htm">Seeds</a> <a href="/psalms/69-15.htm">Shallow</a> <a href="/malachi/1-4.htm">Shows</a> <a href="/malachi/3-11.htm">Soil</a> <a href="/jonah/4-10.htm">Sprang</a> <a href="/matthew/4-16.htm">Sprung</a> <a href="/matthew/4-3.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Stony</a> <a href="/matthew/8-3.htm">Straight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Depth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-8.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Falls</a> <a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Forthwith</a> <a href="/matthew/13-8.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Others</a> <a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Places</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Rocky</a> <a href="/john/6-7.htm">Scanty</a> <a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Seeds</a> <a href="/mark/4-5.htm">Shallow</a> <a href="/matthew/26-73.htm">Shows</a> <a href="/matthew/13-8.htm">Soil</a> <a href="/matthew/13-26.htm">Sprang</a> <a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Sprung</a> <a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Stony</a> <a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Straight</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" symbolizes a heart that initially receives the word with joy but lacks depth. In the geographical context of Israel, much of the land is rocky, with a thin layer of soil over limestone. This imagery would have been familiar to Jesus' audience, who understood the challenges of farming in such terrain. Biblically, this can be connected to the superficial faith that lacks a firm foundation, as seen in <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6-8</a>, where a double-minded person is unstable.where it did not have much soil The lack of soil represents a lack of depth in spiritual understanding or commitment. In the cultural context, soil is often a metaphor for the heart's receptivity to God's word. The Old Testament frequently uses agricultural imagery to describe spiritual truths, such as in <a href="/hosea/10-12.htm">Hosea 10:12</a>, where breaking up fallow ground is a call to repentance and preparation for receiving God's blessings. This phrase highlights the importance of a prepared heart to nurture and sustain faith.It sprang up quickly The quick growth signifies an immediate, enthusiastic response to the gospel. Historically, this can be seen in the initial excitement of new believers who may not have counted the cost of discipleship, as warned in <a href="/luke/14-28.htm">Luke 14:28-33</a>. The rapid growth without depth is a warning against emotionalism that lacks true conversion. This is reminiscent of the Israelites' quick commitment to God at Mount Sinai, which was soon followed by rebellion (<a href="/exodus/24-3.htm">Exodus 24:3, 32</a>:1-6).because the soil was shallow Shallow soil indicates a lack of depth in spiritual life, leading to a faith that cannot withstand trials. This is a call to develop a deep-rooted faith, as emphasized in <a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Colossians 2:6-7</a>, where believers are urged to be rooted and built up in Christ. The shallow soil serves as a warning against a superficial relationship with God, which is unable to endure persecution or hardship, as further explained in <a href="/matthew/13-20.htm">Matthew 13:20-21</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is the one teaching the parable of the sower, which includes the verse in question. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_sower.htm">The Sower</a> A symbolic figure in the parable representing those who spread the Word of God. 3. <a href="/topical/r/rocky_ground.htm">Rocky Ground</a> A metaphorical place in the parable where some seeds fall, representing those who hear the Word and initially receive it with joy but have no root. 4. <a href="/topical/s/seeds.htm">Seeds</a> Symbolize the Word of God being spread among different types of hearers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The audience to whom Jesus is speaking, representing a diverse group of hearers with varying receptiveness to His message.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_deep_roots.htm">The Importance of Deep Roots</a> Just as plants need deep roots to survive, Christians need a deep, personal relationship with Christ to withstand trials and temptations. <a href="/topical/j/joyful_reception_vs._lasting_faith.htm">Joyful Reception vs. Lasting Faith</a> Initial enthusiasm for the Gospel is not enough; true faith requires perseverance and depth. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_trials.htm">The Role of Trials</a> Trials reveal the depth of our faith. Shallow faith may falter, but deep-rooted faith will endure. <a href="/topical/c/cultivating_good_soil.htm">Cultivating Good Soil</a> Believers should strive to cultivate their hearts to be receptive and nurturing to the Word of God, allowing it to take deep root. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> Being part of a faith community can help believers develop deeper roots through encouragement, teaching, and accountability.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13</a> <a href="/q/why_do_some_regions_resist_christianity.htm">Why do missionary efforts fail in some regions if Christianity is the true religion?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_wars_contradict_a_peaceful_god.htm">Why do religious wars contradict a God of peace?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_ukrainian_orthodox_church.htm">What is the Ukrainian Orthodox Church?</a> <a href="/q/does_job_5_3_show_a_fool's_brief_rise.htm">In Job 5:3, how could a fool suddenly flourish only to be cursed, and does this reflect any historical or archeological anomaly? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Stony places.--Either ground in which stones and pebbles were mingled with the soil, or, more probably, where a thin stratum of earth covered the solid rock. Here, of course, growth was rapid through the very circumstance which was afterwards fatal.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - Some (and others, Revised Version) fell upon stony places; the rocky places (Revised Version). Where the underlying rock was hardly, if at all, covered by soil. Such spots would be common in the fields of Palestine, as in those of all mountainous countries. Where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprang up (ἐξανέτειλεν). They shot up quicker than the thorns in ver. 7 (ἀνέβησαν). Because they had no deepness of earth. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Some Ἄλλα (Alla) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_243.htm">Strong's 243: </a> Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. fell ἔπεσεν (epesen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. 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. where ὅπου (hopou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3699.htm">Strong's 3699: </a> Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. they did not have εἶχεν (eichen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. much πολλήν (pollēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. soil. γῆν (gēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. They sprang up ἐξανέτειλεν (exaneteilen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1816.htm">Strong's 1816: </a> To rise (spring) up out (of the ground). From ek and anatello; to start up out of the ground, i.e. Germinate. quickly, εὐθέως (eutheōs) 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. because διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the soil γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. was ἔχειν (echein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. shallow. βάθος (bathos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> From the same as bathus; profundity, i.e. extent; mystery. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/13-5.htm">Matthew 13:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/13-5.htm">Matthew 13:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/13-5.htm">Matthew 13:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/13-5.htm">Matthew 13:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/13-5.htm">Matthew 13:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/13-5.htm">Matthew 13:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/13-5.htm">Matthew 13:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/13-5.htm">Matthew 13:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/13-5.htm">Matthew 13:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/13-5.htm">Matthew 13:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/13-5.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 13:5 Others fell on rocky ground where they (Matt. 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