Matthew 13:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"So listen to what the parable of the sower means.

Berean Standard Bible:

Consider, then, the parable of the sower:

American Standard Version:

Hear then ye the parable of the sower.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Hear{G191} ye{G5210} therefore{G3767} the parable{G3850} of the sower{G4687}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 8:11

  • Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

Luke 8:15

  • But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep [it], and bring forth fruit with patience.

Matthew 13:11

  • 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.

Matthew 13:12

  • For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

Mark 4:13

  • And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?

Mark 4:20

  • And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive [it], and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

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Commentary for Matthew 13:18

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G191
    There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀκούω
    Transliteration: akoúō
    Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
  2. Strong's Number: G5210
    There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμεῖς
    Transliteration: hymeîs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mice'
    Description: irregular plural of σύ; you (as subjective of verb):--ye (yourselves), you.
  3. Strong's Number: G3767
    There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὖν
    Transliteration: oûn
    Pronunciation: oon
    Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
  4. Strong's Number: G3850
    There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παραβολή
    Transliteration: parabolḗ
    Pronunciation: par-ab-ol-ay'
    Description: from παραβάλλω; a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage:--comparison, figure, parable, proverb.
  5. Strong's Number: G4687
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σπείρω
    Transliteration: speírō
    Pronunciation: spi'-ro
    Description: probably strengthened from σπάω (through the idea of extending); to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively):--sow(- er), receive seed.