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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/25.htm">New International Version</a> But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master&#8217s money. <a href="/nlt/matthew/25.htm">New Living Translation</a> But the servant who received the one bag of silver dug a hole in the ground and hid the master’s money. <a href="/esv/matthew/25.htm">English Standard Version</a> But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master’s money. <a href="/bsb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But the servant who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money. <a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the one having received the one talent, having gone away, dug in the ground and hid his master's money. <a href="/kjv/matthew/25.htm">King James Bible</a> But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/25.htm">New King James Version</a> But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord’s money. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But he who received the one talent went away and dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money. <a href="/nasb/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But he who received the one talent went away, and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master&#8217s money. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But he who received the one talent went away and dug in the ground, and hid his master’s money. <a href="/lsb/matthew/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But he who received the one talent went away, and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. <a href="/amp/matthew/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the one who had received the one went and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. <a href="/csb/matthew/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the man who had received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the man who had received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master&#8217s money. <a href="/asv/matthew/25.htm">American Standard Version</a> But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. <a href="/cev/matthew/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the servant with 1,000 coins dug a hole and hid his master's money in the ground. <a href="/erv/matthew/25.htm">English Revised Version</a> But he that received the one went away and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. <a href="/gwt/matthew/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But the one who received two thousand dollars went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master's money. <a href="/gnt/matthew/25.htm">Good News Translation</a> But the servant who had received one thousand coins went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master's money. <a href="/isv/matthew/25.htm">International Standard Version</a> But the one who received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and buried his master's money. <a href="/msb/matthew/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the servant who had received the one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master?s money. <a href="/net/matthew/25.htm">NET Bible</a> But the one who had received one talent went out and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master's money in it. <a href="/nheb/matthew/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But he who received the one went away and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money. <a href="/wbt/matthew/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But he that had received one, went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. <a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But the man who had received the one went and dug a hole and buried his master's money. <a href="/web/matthew/25.htm">World English Bible</a> But he who received the one talent went away and dug in the earth and hid his lord’s money. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he who received the one, having gone away, dug in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. <a href="/blb/matthew/25.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But the one having received the one talent, having gone away, dug in the ground and hid his master's money. <a href="/ylt/matthew/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he who did receive the one, having gone away, digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money. <a href="/slt/matthew/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he having received one, having departed, dug in the earth, and concealed his lord's silver.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he that had received the one, going his way digged into the earth, and hid his lord's money. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But he who had received one, going out, dug into the earth, and he hid the money of his lord. <a href="/nabre/matthew/25.htm">New American Bible</a> But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master’s money. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But he who received one, went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord’s money. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/25.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he who received one went and dug in the ground and buried the money of his lord.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/25.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But he that had received the one, went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/25.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And he having received one, having gone away, digged up the earth, and buried the money belonging to his lord.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/25.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But he that had received the one talent, went and digged a hole in the ground, and hid the silver of his master. <a href="/mace/matthew/25.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but he that had received one, went to dig a hole in the ground, and hid his lord's money. <a href="/wey/matthew/25.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But the man who had received the one went and dug a hole and buried his master's money. <a href="/worrell/matthew/25.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And he who received one, going away, digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/25.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>but he who had received the one, went and digged in the earth, and hid his master's money:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/25-18.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=7589" 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/25.htm">The Parable of the Talents</a> …17Likewise, the one with the two talents gained two more. 18<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</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 servant</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: labōn (V-APA-NMS) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">who had received</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hen (Adj-ANS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one talent</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apelthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">went off,</a> <a href="/greek/3736.htm" title="3736: ōryxen (V-AIA-3S) -- To dig, dig out, excavate. Apparently a primary verb; to burrow in the ground, i.e. Dig.">dug a hole</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.">in the ground,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2928.htm" title="2928: ekrypsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To hide, conceal, lay up. A primary verb; to conceal.">hid</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">master’s</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/694.htm" title="694: argyrion (N-ANS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. cash; specially, a silverling.">money.</a> 19After a long time the master of those servants returned to settle accounts with them.…<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="/luke/19-20.htm">Luke 19:20-24</a> Then another servant came and said, ‘Master, here is your mina, which I have laid away in a piece of cloth. / For I was afraid of you, because you are a harsh man. You withdraw what you did not deposit and reap what you did not sow.’ / His master replied, ‘You wicked servant, I will judge you by your own words. So you knew that I am a harsh man, withdrawing what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? ... <a href="/matthew/13-12.htm">Matthew 13:12</a> Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/matthew/5-13.htm">Matthew 5:13</a> You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. <a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-17</a> What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? / Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? ... <a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-11</a> Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. ... <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:4</a> He who watches the wind will fail to sow, and he who observes the clouds will fail to reap. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7</a> Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a> We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6-7</a> For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. / For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47-48</a> That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. <a href="/proverbs/19-15.htm">Proverbs 19:15</a> Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger. <a href="/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30-34</a> I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment. / Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down. / I observed and took it to heart; I looked and received instruction: ... <a href="/hebrews/6-12.htm">Hebrews 6:12</a> Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-10</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. / Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But he that had received one went and dig in the earth, and hid his lord's money.and hid.<a href="/proverbs/18-9.htm">Proverbs 18:9</a> He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.<a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm">Proverbs 26:13-16</a> The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets… <a href="/haggai/1-2.htm">Haggai 1:2-4</a> Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the LORD'S house should be built… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-12.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/matthew/21-33.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/18-29.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/matthew/21-13.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/matthew/21-42.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/matthew/15-27.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/matthew/25-16.htm">Money</a> <a href="/matthew/25-16.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/matthew/25-17.htm">Received</a> <a href="/matthew/24-26.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/matthew/25-15.htm">Talent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/25-25.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Digged</a> <a href="/mark/2-4.htm">Dug</a> <a href="/matthew/25-25.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/25-25.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/matthew/25-25.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/mark/2-21.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/matthew/26-58.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/matthew/28-6.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/matthew/25-27.htm">Money</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/matthew/25-20.htm">Received</a> <a href="/mark/4-11.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Talent</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 25</div>1. <a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">The parable of the ten virgins,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">and of the talents.</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Also the description of the last judgment.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But the servant who had received the one talent This phrase introduces the third servant in the Parable of the Talents. In biblical times, a talent was a significant sum of money, often equivalent to about 20 years of a laborer's wages. The servant's receipt of one talent indicates a substantial responsibility, despite being less than the others received. This reflects the principle that God entrusts individuals with resources according to their abilities (<a href="/matthew/25-15.htm">Matthew 25:15</a>). The servant's actions are a focal point for understanding stewardship and accountability in the Kingdom of Heaven.went off The phrase "went off" suggests a deliberate action taken by the servant. It implies a choice to separate himself from the immediate presence of his master and the other servants. This decision can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual distancing or neglect of one's divine calling. The servant's departure from the master's presence symbolizes a lack of engagement with the responsibilities given by God.dug a hole in the ground Digging a hole in the ground was a common method in ancient times for safeguarding valuables. This action reflects a mindset of fear and self-preservation rather than faith and initiative. The servant's choice to bury the talent contrasts with the proactive investments made by the other servants. Biblically, this act can be seen as a failure to utilize God-given gifts for His glory, reminiscent of the warning in <a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a> about faith without works being dead.and hid his master’s money Hiding the master's money signifies a lack of trust and understanding of the master's intentions. The servant's actions demonstrate a failure to recognize the opportunity to grow and multiply what was entrusted to him. This reflects a broader spiritual truth about the misuse of divine gifts and opportunities. Theologically, it underscores the importance of being faithful stewards of God's resources, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a>, where believers are called to use their gifts to serve others. The servant's behavior serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of inaction and neglect in the spiritual life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a> Represents individuals who have been entrusted with resources or responsibilities by God. In this parable, he is the one who received one talent. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_master.htm">The Master</a> Symbolizes God or Christ, who entrusts His servants with various gifts and expects them to be used wisely. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_talent.htm">The Talent</a> A large sum of money in biblical times, representing the gifts, abilities, and opportunities God gives to each person. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_hole_in_the_ground.htm">The Hole in the Ground</a> The place where the servant hides the talent, symbolizing neglect or fear in using God-given resources. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_hiding.htm">The Event of Hiding</a> The act of hiding the talent reflects a lack of faithfulness and initiative in serving God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_gifts.htm">Stewardship of Gifts</a> God entrusts each of us with unique talents and resources. We are called to be faithful stewards, using them for His kingdom. <a href="/topical/f/fear_vs._faith.htm">Fear vs. Faith</a> The servant's action was driven by fear. As believers, we should act in faith, trusting God to guide and multiply our efforts. <a href="/topical/a/accountability.htm">Accountability</a> We will be held accountable for how we use what God has given us. It's important to invest our talents wisely. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_complacency.htm">Avoiding Complacency</a> Hiding the talent represents complacency. We must actively seek ways to serve and glorify God with our abilities. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Our actions on earth have eternal consequences. We should focus on using our talents in ways that have lasting impact.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 25</a> <a href="/q/why_judge_without_full_story.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'More will be given'?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_parable's_setting.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence corroborating the setting implied in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30)?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_god's_justice_shown_in_matt_25_24-30.htm">How can the harsh judgment on the servant in Matthew 25:24-30 be reconciled with a supposedly just and merciful God?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_capitalism.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on capitalism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) He that had received one . . .--There is something strikingly suggestive in the fact that those who had received the higher sums were "good and faithful," and that it was left to the man who had received the smallest to fail in his duty. Failure in the use of wider opportunities brings with it a greater condemnation; but it is true, as a fact of human nature which our Lord thus recognised, that in such cases there is commonly less risk of failure. The very presence of the opportunities brings with it a sense of responsibility. So faithfulness in a very little receives its full reward, but the consciousness of having but a little, when men do not believe in their Master's wisdom and love in giving them but a little, tempts to discontent and so to sloth on the one hand, and on the other, as with Judas, to hasty and unscrupulous greed of immediate gain.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - He that had received one (τὸ ἕν, the one talent). Limited opportunities do not condone neglect. This third servant was as much bound to put out to interest his little capital as the first was his larger means. Went; went away. He too was not altogether idle; he in some sort exerted himself, not indeed actually in evil (as the servant in <a href="/matthew/24-48.htm">Matthew 24:48, 49</a>), but yet not practically in his lord's service. Hid his lord's money. He thought the amount so small, or his master so rich, that it was of no consequence what was done with it; it was not worth the trouble of traffic. So, like all Easterns, he buried the little treasure in the ground, to keep it safe till his lord should ask tot it. recognizing that it was not his own to treat as he liked, but that it still belonged to him who had entrusted it to his care. The man had some special grace, but he never exercised it, never let it shine before men, or bring forth the fruit of good works. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/25-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the [servant] 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. who had received λαβὼν (labōn) Verb - Aorist 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. one [talent] ἓν (hen) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. went off, ἀπελθὼν (apelthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. dug a hole ὤρυξεν (ōryxen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3736.htm">Strong's 3736: </a> To dig, dig out, excavate. Apparently a primary verb; to 'burrow' in the ground, i.e. Dig. in the ground, 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. hid ἔκρυψεν (ekrypsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2928.htm">Strong's 2928: </a> To hide, conceal, lay up. A primary verb; to conceal. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. master’s κυρίου (kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. money. ἀργύριον (argyrion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_694.htm">Strong's 694: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of arguros; silvery, i.e. cash; specially, a silverling. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/25-18.htm">Matthew 25:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/25-18.htm">Matthew 25:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/25-18.htm">Matthew 25:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/25-18.htm">Matthew 25:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/25-18.htm">Matthew 25:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/25-18.htm">Matthew 25:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/25-18.htm">Matthew 25:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/25-18.htm">Matthew 25:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/25-18.htm">Matthew 25:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/25-18.htm">Matthew 25:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/25-18.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 25:18 But he who received the one went (Matt. 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