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And since they had no root, they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And <i>the</i> sun having risen, they were scorched, and through not having root, were dried up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But after the sun rose, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But when the sun had risen, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But when the sun had risen, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But when the sun had risen, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when the sun came up, it was scorched, and since it had no root, it withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when the sun came up they were scorched, and since they had no root, they withered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and when the sun was risen, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched and dried up, because they did not have deep roots. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and when the sun was risen, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But when the sun came up, they were scorched. They withered because their roots weren't deep enough.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But when the sun came up, it burned the young plants; and because the roots had not grown deep enough, the plants soon dried up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But when the sun came up, they were scorched. Since they did not have any roots, they dried up. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But when the sun came up, they were scorched, and because they did not have sufficient root, they withered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But when the sun had risen, they were scorched. Because they had no root, they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when the sun had risen, they were scorched; and because they had not root, they withered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but when the sun is risen, it is scorched by the heat, and through having no root it withers up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the sun had risen, they were scorched. Because they had no root, they withered away. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the sun having risen they were scorched, and through having no root, they withered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And <i>the</i> sun having risen, they were scorched, and through not having root, were dried up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the sun having risen they were scorched, and through not having root, they withered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sun having risen, it was parched up; and for the not having a root, it was dried up.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when the sun was up they were scorched: and because they had not root, they withered away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But when the sun rose up, they were scorched, and because they had no roots, they withered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for lack of roots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But when the sun shone, it was scorched, and because it had no root, it dried up;<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 when the sun rose, it became hot, and because there were no roots, it dried up.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and the sun having risen, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and when the sun arose, it was scorched up; and because it had no root, it withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />so that as the sun arose it was scorched, and for want of root, withered away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but when the sun is risen, it is scorched by the heat, and through having no root it withers up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And, the sun having risen, they were scorched; and, because they had no root, they withered away.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>but when the sun rose, they were burnt up, and withered; because they had no root:<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/13-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=3483" 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</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Some fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly because the soil was shallow. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/2246.htm" title="2246: hēliou (N-GMS) -- The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light.">when the sun</a> <a href="/greek/393.htm" title="393: anateilantos (V-APA-GMS) -- To make to rise, I rise, shine (generally of the sun, and hence met.). From ana and the base of telos; to arise.">rose,</a> <a href="/greek/2739.htm" title="2739: ekaumatisthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To burn, scorch. From kauma; to burn.">the seedlings were scorched,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3583.htm" title="3583: exēranthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To dry up, parch, be ripened, wither, waste away. From xeros; to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature.">they withered</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/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.">they had</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.">no</a> <a href="/greek/4491.htm" title="4491: rhizan (N-AFS) -- A root, shoot, source; that which comes from the root, a descendent. Apparently a primary word; a root.">root.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings.…<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/4-6.htm">Mark 4:6</a></span><br />But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-6.htm">Luke 8:6</a></span><br />Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the seedlings withered because they had no moisture.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-7.htm">Isaiah 40:7-8</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-8.htm">Jeremiah 17:8</a></span><br />He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/13-15.htm">Hosea 13:15</a></span><br />Although he flourishes among his brothers, an east wind will come—a wind from the LORD rising up from the desert. His fountain will fail, and his spring will run dry. The wind will plunder his treasury of every precious article.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3-4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/17-9.htm">Ezekiel 17:9-10</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/8-11.htm">Job 8:11-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-11.htm">James 1:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-24.htm">1 Peter 1:24</a></span><br />For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-24.htm">Isaiah 5:24</a></span><br />Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/12-4.htm">Jeremiah 12:4</a></span><br />How long will the land mourn and the grass of every field be withered? Because of the evil of its residents, the animals and birds have been swept away, for the people have said, “He cannot see what our end will be.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-2.htm">Psalm 37:2</a></span><br />For they wither quickly like grass and wilt like tender plants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-24.htm">Isaiah 40:24</a></span><br />No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner have their stems taken root in the ground, than He blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like stubble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-14.htm">Isaiah 44:14-15</a></span><br />He cuts down cedars or retrieves a cypress or oak. He lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. He plants a laurel, and the rain makes it grow. / It serves as fuel for man. He takes some of it to warm himself, and he kindles a fire and bakes his bread. He also fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.</p><p class="hdg">when.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Matthew 13:21</a></b></br> Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/49-10.htm">Isaiah 49:10</a></b></br> They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/1-11.htm">James 1:11,12</a></b></br> For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways… </p><p class="hdg">because.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-26.htm">Matthew 7:26,27</a></b></br> And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/8-13.htm">Luke 8:13</a></b></br> They on the rock <i>are they</i>, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/3-17.htm">Ephesians 3:17</a></b></br> That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/zechariah/9-4.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/matthew/12-10.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/zechariah/11-17.htm">Dried</a> <a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-6.htm">Heat</a> <a href="/matthew/4-8.htm">High</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-1.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/matthew/11-11.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/matthew/3-10.htm">Root</a> <a href="/matthew/9-25.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-5.htm">Scorched</a> <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/matthew/12-10.htm">Withered</a> <a href="/amos/1-2.htm">Withers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/matthew/21-20.htm">Dried</a> <a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/matthew/20-12.htm">Heat</a> <a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">High</a> <a href="/matthew/13-7.htm">Plants</a> <a href="/matthew/14-2.htm">Risen</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Root</a> <a href="/matthew/25-7.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/mark/4-6.htm">Scorched</a> <a href="/matthew/13-43.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Withered</a> <a href="/mark/4-6.htm">Withers</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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In the context of the parable, the sun represents trials, tribulations, or persecution that believers may face. The Greek word for "sun" is "ἥλιος" (hēlios), which is often used metaphorically in Scripture to denote exposure to harsh realities or testing. Historically, the sun is a symbol of both life-giving energy and potential danger, as its heat can be both nurturing and destructive. In the spiritual journey, the rising sun can be seen as the challenges that test the depth and authenticity of one's faith.<p><b>the seedlings were scorched</b><br />The term "seedlings" refers to young plants that have just begun to grow. In Greek, "σπορά" (spora) is used for seed, indicating the initial stages of growth. The seedlings being "scorched" suggests a sudden and intense exposure to heat, leading to damage. This imagery is powerful in illustrating how new believers or those with shallow faith can be quickly overwhelmed by external pressures. The historical context of agriculture in ancient Israel, where the sun's heat was a constant threat to crops, underscores the vulnerability of these seedlings. Spiritually, it serves as a warning about the fragility of faith that is not deeply rooted.<p><b>and they withered</b><br />The word "withered" comes from the Greek "ξηραίνω" (xērainō), meaning to dry up or become desiccated. This describes the process of losing vitality and life. In the biblical context, withering is often associated with spiritual decline or death. The imagery of withering is poignant, as it conveys the idea of potential and promise that is unfulfilled due to adverse conditions. Historically, withering plants would have been a common sight in the arid climate of the Middle East, serving as a vivid metaphor for spiritual barrenness.<p><b>because they had no root</b><br />The phrase "because they had no root" highlights the underlying issue of a lack of depth and foundation. The Greek word for "root" is "ῥίζα" (rhiza), which signifies the essential part of a plant that anchors it and provides nourishment. In a spiritual sense, having no root implies a superficial faith that lacks a strong connection to Christ and His teachings. The historical and scriptural context emphasizes the importance of being deeply rooted in the Word of God to withstand trials. Without a firm foundation, believers are susceptible to falling away when faced with difficulties. This serves as a call to cultivate a deep, enduring relationship with God, ensuring that one's faith is resilient and enduring.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Because they had no root.</span>--Or, as in <a href="/luke/8-6.htm" title="And some fell on a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.">Luke 8:6</a>, "because they lacked moisture." The growth had been over-rapid, and the presence of the underlying rock at once made the heat more intense, and deprived the plant of the conditions of resistance.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And when the sun was up</span> (<span class="greek">ἀνατείλαντος</span>). It can hardly be accidental that the Greek suggests the contrast between the springing up of the seeds and of the sun's rays. <span class="cmt_word">They were scorched; and because they had not root, they withered away</span> (cf. <a href="/john/15-6.htm">John 15:6</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-6.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">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[when the] sun</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡλίου</span> <span class="translit">(hēliou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2246.htm">Strong's 2246: </a> </span><span class="str2">The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rose,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνατείλαντος</span> <span class="translit">(anateilantos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_393.htm">Strong's 393: </a> </span><span class="str2">To make to rise, I rise, shine (generally of the sun, and hence met.). From ana and the base of telos; to arise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the seedlings] were scorched,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκαυματίσθη</span> <span class="translit">(ekaumatisthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2739.htm">Strong's 2739: </a> </span><span class="str2">To burn, scorch. From kauma; to burn.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">they withered</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξηράνθη</span> <span class="translit">(exēranthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3583.htm">Strong's 3583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To dry up, parch, be ripened, wither, waste away. From xeros; to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="grk">διὰ</span> <span class="translit">(dia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they had</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔχειν</span> <span class="translit">(echein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no</span><br /><span class="grk">μὴ</span> <span class="translit">(mē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">root.</span><br /><span class="grk">ῥίζαν</span> <span class="translit">(rhizan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4491.htm">Strong's 4491: </a> </span><span class="str2">A root, shoot, source; that which comes from the root, a descendent. 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