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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Listen then to what the parable of the sower means:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Now listen to the explanation of the parable about the farmer planting seeds:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Hear then the parable of the sower:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Consider, then, the parable of the sower:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />You, therefore, hear the parable of the <i>one</i> having sown:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Therefore hear the parable of the sower:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Listen then to the parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Hear then the parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Hear then the parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Hear then the parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Listen then to the [meaning of the] parable of the sower:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“So listen to the parable of the sower:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220You, then, listen to the parable of the sower:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Hear then ye the parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Now listen to the meaning of the story about the farmer: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Hear then ye the parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Listen to what the story about the farmer means.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Listen, then, and learn what the parable of the sower means. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Listen, then, to the parable about the farmer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Consider, then, the parable of the sower:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"So listen to the parable of the sower:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Hear, then, the parable of the farmer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"To you then I will explain the parable of the Sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Hear, then, the parable of the farmer. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You, therefore, hear the allegory of the sower:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />You, therefore, hear the parable of the <i>one</i> having sown:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Ye, therefore, hear ye the simile of the sower:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Therefore hear ye the parable of him sowing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Hear you therefore the parable of the sower. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Listen, then, to the parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Hear then the parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Hear then the parable of the sower.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now you listen to the parable of the seed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But hear the parable of the seed.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Hear you, therefore, the parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Therefore hear ye the parable of the sower.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Hear then the meaning of this parable of the sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"To you then I will explain the parable of the Sower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Hear ye, therefore, the parable of the sower.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. When any one heareth the word of the <Fr><i>gospel</i><FR>-kingdom,<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/13-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3590" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">The Parable of the Sower Explained</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17</span>For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousate (V-AMA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">Consider,</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">then,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/3850.htm" title="3850: parabolēn (N-AFS) -- From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.">parable</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.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4687.htm" title="4687: speirantos (V-APA-GMS) -- To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.">sower:</a> </span> <span class="reftext">19</span>When 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-14.htm">Mark 4:14-20</a></span><br />The farmer sows the word. / Some are like the seeds along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. / Some are like the seeds sown on rocky ground. They hear the word and at once receive it with joy. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Luke 8:11-15</a></span><br />Now this is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. / The seeds along the path are those who hear, but the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-9.htm">Isaiah 6:9-10</a></span><br />And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-21.htm">Jeremiah 5:21</a></span><br />“Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/12-2.htm">Ezekiel 12:2</a></span><br />“Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a></span><br />Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-37.htm">John 12:37-41</a></span><br />Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him. / This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” / For this reason they were unable to believe. For again, Isaiah says: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-25.htm">Acts 28:25-27</a></span><br />They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: / ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/4-2.htm">Hebrews 4:2</a></span><br />For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21-25</a></span><br />Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. / Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-14.htm">1 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-3.htm">2 Corinthians 4:3-4</a></span><br />And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. / The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18</a></span><br />Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a></span><br />let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">Proverbs 2:1-5</a></span><br />My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Hear you therefore the parable of the sower.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11,12</a></b></br> He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/4-14.htm">Mark 4:14</a></b></br> The sower soweth the word.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/matthew/13-8.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/daniel/10-14.htm">Explain</a> <a href="/matthew/13-3.htm">Farmer</a> <a href="/matthew/13-17.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/matthew/13-14.htm">Means</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-6.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/matthew/13-8.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-6.htm">Simile</a> <a href="/matthew/13-3.htm">Sower</a> <a href="/matthew/13-3.htm">Story</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/15-10.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/matthew/13-37.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">Explain</a> <a href="/mark/4-3.htm">Farmer</a> <a href="/matthew/13-43.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Means</a> <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/matthew/13-19.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Simile</a> <a href="/matthew/13-37.htm">Sower</a> <a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">Story</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">The parable of the sower and the seed;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-18.htm">the explanation of it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-24.htm">The parable of the weeds;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-31.htm">of the mustard seed;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-33.htm">of the leaven;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-36.htm">explanation of the parable of the weeds.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">The parable of the hidden treasure;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">of the pearl;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">of the drag net cast into the sea.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/13-53.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a></span><br></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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It suggests a call to attention and understanding, emphasizing the importance of the message. In biblical context, Jesus often used parables to convey spiritual truths, requiring the audience to engage thoughtfully. The word "consider" implies a need for discernment and contemplation, aligning with <a href="/proverbs/2-2.htm">Proverbs 2:2-5</a>, which encourages seeking wisdom and understanding.<p><b>the parable of the sower:</b><br>This parable is one of the most well-known teachings of Jesus, found in the Synoptic Gospels (<a href="/matthew/13-3.htm">Matthew 13:3-9</a>, <a href="/mark/4-3.htm">Mark 4:3-9</a>, <a href="/luke/8-5.htm">Luke 8:5-8</a>). It uses agricultural imagery familiar to a first-century agrarian society in Palestine. The sower represents Jesus or anyone who proclaims the Word of God. The different types of soil symbolize the varied responses of human hearts to the gospel message. Historically, sowing seeds was a common practice, and the audience would understand the challenges of farming, such as rocky soil and thorns. This parable also connects to <a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Isaiah 55:10-11</a>, where God's word is likened to rain and snow that nourish the earth, emphasizing the power and purpose of divine revelation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is the one teaching the parable. He is the Messiah and the Son of God, imparting divine wisdom through parables.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' explanation. They are followers of Christ, seeking to understand His teachings more deeply.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sower.htm">The Sower</a></b><br>While not a person in this specific verse, the sower represents anyone who spreads the Word of God. In the broader context, it can also symbolize Jesus Himself.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_parable_of_the_sower.htm">The Parable of the Sower</a></b><br>A teaching tool used by Jesus to convey spiritual truths through a simple account about a farmer sowing seeds.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_seed.htm">The Seed</a></b><br>Symbolizes the Word of God, which is spread among different types of soil, representing the hearts of people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_word.htm">Understanding the Word</a></b><br>It is crucial to seek understanding of God's Word, as Jesus explains the parable to His disciples. Without understanding, the Word can be easily snatched away.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/condition_of_the_heart.htm">Condition of the Heart</a></b><br>Reflect on the condition of your heart. Are you receptive to God's Word, like good soil, or are there obstacles preventing growth?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_listening.htm">Active Listening</a></b><br>Jesus calls us to "consider" the parable, emphasizing the importance of active listening and reflection on His teachings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth.htm">Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Just as seeds need the right conditions to grow, our spiritual lives require nurturing through prayer, study, and obedience to God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_discipleship.htm">Evangelism and Discipleship</a></b><br>As sowers of the Word, we are called to spread the Gospel, trusting God for the growth and transformation in others' lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_jesus'_parables_teach.htm">What lessons do Jesus' parables teach us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'worm_of_jacob'_mean.htm">What is the musical 'Godspell' about?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_parable.htm">What defines a parable?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_speak_secretly_or_openly.htm">Did Jesus speak secretly? John 18:20 says no, but Mark 4:34 and Matthew 13:10-11 suggest he explained parables privately to his disciples.</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>(18) <span class= "bld">Hear ye therefore.</span>--The "ye" is emphatic. The interpretation which is withheld from others is given to <span class= "ital">you.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 18-23.</span> - <span class="accented">The explanation of the parable of the sower.</span> Parallel passages: <a href="/mark/4-13.htm">Mark 4:13-20</a>; <a href="/luke/8-11.htm">Luke 8:11-15</a>. Observe that after the preceding verses St. Matthew's readers would the more easily catch the lesson of the parable. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - Matthew only. <span class="cmt_word">Hear ye therefore;</span> Revised Version, <span class="accented">hear ye then</span>, which leaves more room for the rightful emphasis on <span class="accented">ye</span> (<span class="greek">ὑμεῖς</span>) than the Authorized Version, but hardly gives the full force of <span class="greek">οϋν</span> (<span class="accented">therefore</span>)<span class="accented">, i.e.</span> in accordance with the privileges that have been given you. <span class="cmt_word">The parable of the sower.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Consider,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκούσατε</span> <span class="translit">(akousate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then,</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">parable</span><br /><span class="grk">παραβολὴν</span> <span class="translit">(parabolēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3850.htm">Strong's 3850: </a> </span><span class="str2">From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(tou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sower:</span><br /><span class="grk">σπείραντος</span> <span class="translit">(speirantos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/13-18.htm">Matthew 13:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/13-18.htm">Matthew 13:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/13-18.htm">Matthew 13:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/13-18.htm">Matthew 13:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/13-18.htm">Matthew 13:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/13-18.htm">Matthew 13:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/13-18.htm">Matthew 13:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/13-18.htm">Matthew 13:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/13-18.htm">Matthew 13:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/13-18.htm">Matthew 13:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/13-18.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 13:18 Hear then the parable of the farmer (Matt. 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