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href="/bsb/matthew/13.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/13.htm">New International Version</a> That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. <a href="/nlt/matthew/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> Later that same day Jesus left the house and sat beside the lake. <a href="/esv/matthew/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. <a href="/bsb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> In that same day, Jesus, having gone forth from the house, was sitting by the sea. <a href="/kjv/matthew/13.htm">King James Bible</a> The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/13.htm">New King James Version</a> On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> On that day Jesus had gone out of the house and was sitting by the sea. <a href="/nasb/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> On that day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea. <a href="/lsb/matthew/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> On that day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. <a href="/amp/matthew/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> That same day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting beside the sea [of Galilee]. <a href="/csb/matthew/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> On that day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> On that day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the sea. <a href="/asv/matthew/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. <a href="/cev/matthew/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> That same day Jesus left the house and went out beside Lake Galilee, where he sat down to teach. <a href="/erv/matthew/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> On that day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. <a href="/gwt/matthew/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> That same day Jesus left the house and sat down by the Sea of Galilee. <a href="/gnt/matthew/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> That same day Jesus left the house and went to the lakeside, where he sat down to teach. <a href="/isv/matthew/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> That day Jesus left the house and sat down beside the sea. <a href="/msb/matthew/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. <a href="/net/matthew/13.htm">NET Bible</a> On that day after Jesus went out of the house, he sat by the lake. <a href="/nheb/matthew/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> On that day Jesus went out of the house, and sat by the seaside. <a href="/wbt/matthew/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The same day Jesus went out of the house, and sat by the sea side. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> That same day Jesus had left the house and was sitting on the shore of the Lake, <a href="/web/matthew/13.htm">World English Bible</a> On that day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the seaside. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And in that day Jesus, having gone forth from the house, was sitting by the sea, <a href="/blb/matthew/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> In that same day, Jesus, having gone forth from the house, was sitting by the sea. <a href="/ylt/matthew/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And in that day Jesus, having gone forth from the house, was sitting by the sea, <a href="/slt/matthew/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in that day Jesus, having come out of the house, sat by the sea.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> THE same day Jesus going out of the house, sat by the sea side. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In that day, Jesus, departing from the house, sat down beside the sea. <a href="/nabre/matthew/13.htm">New American Bible</a> On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THAT same day Jesus went out of the house, and sat by the seaside. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But that day Yeshua went out from the house and he sat down by the seaside.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> On that day Jesus went out of the house, and sat by the sea. <a href="/godbey/matthew/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> On that day Jesus having come out from the house, was sitting by the sea: <a href="/haweis/matthew/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> THEN the same day Jesus going out from the house, sat down near the sea. <a href="/mace/matthew/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea-side. <a href="/wey/matthew/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> That same day Jesus had left the house and was sitting on the shore of the Lake, <a href="/worrell/matthew/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> On that day Jesus, having gone out of the house, was sitting by the seaside. <a href="/worsley/matthew/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now on the same day, Jesus went out of the house, and sat by the sea-side: <a href="/parallel/matthew/13-1.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=3447" 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> 1<a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: En (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinē (DPro-DFS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">That</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">same</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-DFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exelthōn (V-APA-NMS) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">went out</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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/3614.htm" title="3614: oikias (N-GFS) -- From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family.">house</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: ekathēto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.">and sat</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">by</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/2281.htm" title="2281: thalassan (N-AFS) -- Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.">sea.</a> 2Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.…<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/4-1.htm">Mark 4:1</a> Once again Jesus began to teach beside the sea, and such a large crowd gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people crowded along the shore. <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Luke 8:4</a> While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, He told them this parable: <a href="/matthew/5-1.htm">Matthew 5:1</a> When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him, <a href="/matthew/9-35.htm">Matthew 9:35</a> Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Matthew 11:1</a> After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. <a href="/matthew/12-15.htm">Matthew 12:15</a> Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them all, <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13</a> When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns. <a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Matthew 15:29</a> Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down. <a href="/matthew/19-2.htm">Matthew 19:2</a> Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there. <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Matthew 21:23</a> When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?” <a href="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a> A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. <a href="/john/6-3.htm">John 6:3</a> Then Jesus went up on the mountain and sat down with His disciples. <a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a> Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself. <a href="/john/6-22.htm">John 6:22</a> The next day, the crowd that had remained on the other side of the sea realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not boarded it with His disciples, but they had gone away alone. <a href="/john/6-24.htm">John 6:24</a> So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they got into the boats and went to Capernaum to look for Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.sat.<a href="/mark/2-13.htm">Mark 2:13</a> And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.<a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Mark 4:1</a> And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/12-49.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/12-44.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/12-48.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/8-32.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/matthew/9-10.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/matthew/12-40.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Seaside</a> <a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">Side</a> <a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">Sitting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/13-3.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/matthew/13-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/mark/2-13.htm">Seaside</a> <a href="/matthew/13-48.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/matthew/13-4.htm">Side</a> <a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Sitting</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'; </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/13.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/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>That same day This phrase connects the events of <a href="/matthew/13.htm">Matthew 13</a> to the preceding chapter, indicating continuity in the narrative. The context involves Jesus' growing ministry and the increasing opposition from religious leaders. The same day refers to a period of intense teaching and confrontation, highlighting the urgency and importance of Jesus' message.Jesus went out of the house The house may symbolize a place of private teaching or rest, possibly Peter's house in Capernaum, which served as a base for Jesus' ministry in Galilee. Leaving the house signifies a transition from private instruction to public teaching, emphasizing Jesus' mission to reach the broader population.and sat by the sea The sea refers to the Sea of Galilee, a central location in Jesus' ministry. Sitting was the traditional posture of a teacher in Jewish culture, indicating that Jesus was preparing to teach. The Sea of Galilee's natural amphitheater-like setting provided an ideal location for addressing large crowds, and its mention underscores the geographical and cultural context of Jesus' ministry.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah. In this passage, He is preparing to teach the crowds through parables. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a> This likely refers to a specific house in Capernaum, which served as a base for Jesus' ministry in Galilee. It symbolizes a place of rest and private teaching for His disciples. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sea.htm">The Sea</a> The Sea of Galilee, a significant location in Jesus' ministry, where He performed miracles and taught the multitudes. It represents a place of transition from private to public ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a> Although not mentioned in this specific verse, the context indicates that large crowds gathered to hear Jesus teach, demonstrating His growing influence and the people's hunger for His message. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_day.htm">The Day</a> The phrase "That same day" connects this event to the preceding teachings and miracles, emphasizing the continuity and urgency of Jesus' ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_setting.htm">The Importance of Setting</a> Jesus intentionally chooses locations that facilitate His teaching. Consider how the settings in our lives can be used to share the Gospel effectively. <a href="/topical/t/transition_from_private_to_public_ministry.htm">Transition from Private to Public Ministry</a> Jesus moves from the house to the sea, symbolizing the shift from intimate teaching to broader outreach. Reflect on how we can balance personal spiritual growth with public ministry. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_the_message.htm">The Urgency of the Message</a> "That same day" suggests immediacy. We should be prompt in sharing the Gospel, recognizing the urgency of the message. <a href="/topical/e/engaging_the_multitudes.htm">Engaging the Multitudes</a> Jesus' choice to teach by the sea shows His desire to reach as many people as possible. We should seek opportunities to engage with diverse audiences in our ministry efforts.<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/do_you_believe_in_christianity's_core.htm">Do you believe in the core tenets of Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/is_god_fair_if_parables_exclude_some.htm">In Matthew 13:10–11, Jesus says He speaks in parables so only certain people will understand; what does this imply about God’s fairness and inclusivity? </a> <a href="/q/why_aren't_sower_parable_variations_contradictory.htm">How do variations in the parable of the sower between Mark 4 and other Gospels not constitute contradictions in the Bible’s message?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_generosity.htm">Why prioritize the Jews in spreading the gospel?</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>XIII.(1, 2) The same day . . . out of the house.--In St. Mark the parable of the Sower follows the appearance of the mother and the brethren, as in St. Matthew, but in St. Luke (<a href="/context/luke/8-4.htm" title="And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spoke by a parable:">Luke 8:4-15</a>; <a href="/context/luke/8-19.htm" title="Then came to him his mother and his brothers, and could not come at him for the press.">Luke 8:19-21</a>) the order is inverted. In this case the order of the first Gospel seems preferable, as giving a more intelligible sequence of events. The malignant accusation of the Pharisees, the plots against His life, the absence of real support where He might most have looked for it, the opposition roused by the directness of His teaching--this led to His presenting that teaching in a form which was at once more attractive, less open to attack, better as an intellectual and spiritual training for His disciples, better also as a test of character, and therefore an education for the multitude.That our Lord had been speaking in a house up to this point is implied in the "standing without" of <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm" title="While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood without, desiring to speak with him.">Matthew 12:46</a>. He now turns to the crowd that followed, and lest the pressure should interrupt or might occasion--as the feeling roused by the teaching that immediately preceded made probable enough--some hostile attack, He enters a boat, probably with a few of His disciples, puts a few yards of water between Himself and the crowd, and then begins to speak.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1-9. - The parable of the sower. Parallel passages: <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Mark 4:1-9</a>; <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Luke 8:4-8</a>. Verse 1. - The same day; on that day (Revised Version). Although day is sometimes used in a metaphorical sense, so as to include what is, in fact, a long period of time (e.g. <a href="/luke/6-23.htm">Luke 6:23</a>; <a href="/mark/2-20.htm">Mark 2:20</a>; cf. also <a href="/john/14-20.htm">John 14:20</a>; <a href="/john/16-23.htm">John 16:23, 26</a>; and possibly even <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1</a>), yet we are not justified in assigning this sense to it unless the context clearly requires us to do so. This is not the case here, so that we must assume that a literal day is intended. But which day? Naturally, the day that has just before been mentioned, either in the original source from which our narrative is taken or in the narrative as it now stands. Since, however, <a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46-50</a> and our vers. 1-23 appear to have been already connected in the framework (as is seen from their being in the same relative position in Mark), these supposed alternatives really represent the same thing, the phrase probably referring to the day on which our Lord's mother and brethren sought to speak to him (<a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46</a>). Went Jesus out of the house. Where he had been when his mother came (<a href="/matthew/12-46.htm">Matthew 12:46</a>, note), and presumably the one to which he returned in ver. 36. Possibly it was St. Peter's house at Capernaum (<a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Matthew 8:14</a>). And sat (<a href="/matthew/5-1.htm">Matthew 5:1</a>, note). By the seaside. Until the crowds compelled him to enter the boat. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/13-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>That ἐκείνῃ (ekeinē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. [same] τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine 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. day ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. went out ἐξελθὼν (exelthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. house οἰκίας (oikias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3614.htm">Strong's 3614: </a> From oikos; properly, residence, but usually an abode; by implication, a family. [and] sat ἐκάθητο (ekathēto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2521.htm">Strong's 2521: </a> To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. by παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. sea. θάλασσαν (thalassan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/13-1.htm">Matthew 13:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/13-1.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 13:1 On that day Jesus went out (Matt. 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