Matthew 13:30

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Let them both grow together until the harvest; and at harvesttime I will tell the reapers to collect the weeds first and tie them in bundles to be burned, but to gather the wheat into my barn.'"

Berean Standard Bible:

Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat into my barn.’”

American Standard Version:

Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather up first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them; but gather the wheat into my barn.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Let^{G863} both^{G297} grow together^{G4885} until^{G3360} the harvest^{G2326}: and^{G2532} in^{G1722} the time^{G2540} of harvest^{G2326} I will say^{G2046} to the reapers^{G2327}, Gather ye together^{G4816} first^{G4412} the tares^{G2215}, and^{G2532} bind^{G1210} them^{G846} in^{G1519} bundles^{G1197} to^{G4314} burn^{G2618} them^{G846}: but^{G1161} gather^{G4863} the wheat^{G4621} into^{G1519} my^{G3450} barn^{G596}.

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Commentary for Matthew 13:30

Matthew 13:30 is part of the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, told by Jesus Christ during his ministry in the first century. This parable is found in the Gospel of Matthew, which is traditionally thought to have been written for a Jewish-Christian audience, emphasizing Jesus as the Messiah foretold in Hebrew Scriptures.

In the historical context of the time, agriculture was a common and relatable experience for Jesus' audience. The parable uses the imagery of a field where an enemy has sown weeds (tares) among the wheat. The householder in the story represents God, the field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, and the tares are the sons of the evil one. In the verse, the householder instructs his servants to allow both the wheat and the tares to grow together until the harvest, rather than attempting to uproot the tares prematurely and risk damaging the wheat.

The themes of the verse include patience, divine judgment, and the coexistence of good and evil in the world. It suggests that God allows both righteousness and wickedness to coexist until the end of the age, at which time there will be a separation and judgment. The instruction to gather the tares first to be burned speaks to the concept of judgment and the ultimate fate of the wicked, while gathering the wheat into the barn symbolizes the salvation and eternal life promised to the righteous. This parable reflects Jesus' teachings on the kingdom of heaven and the eschatological expectation of a final judgment, themes central to early Christian eschatology.

In summary, Matthew 13:30 encapsulates the idea that in God's plan, there is a time for everything, and it is not for humans to judge prematurely. Instead, there is an assurance that, in the end, God will separate the evil from the good, bringing about justice and fulfilling his purposes for creation.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G863
   There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀφίημι
   Transliteration: aphíēmi
   Pronunciation: af-ee'-ay-mee
   Description: from ἀπό and (to send; an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow):--cry, forgive, forsake, lay aside, leave, let (alone, be, go, have), omit, put (send) away, remit, suffer, yield up.
   
2. Strong's Number: G297
   There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀμφότερος
   Transliteration: amphóteros
   Pronunciation: am-fot'-er-os
   Description: comparative of (around); (in plural) both:--both.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4885
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: συναυξάνω
   Transliteration: synauxánō
   Pronunciation: soon-owx-an'-o
   Description: from σύν and αὐξάνω; to increase (grow up) together:--grow together.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3360
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μέχρι
   Transliteration: méchri
   Pronunciation: mekh-ris'
   Description: from μῆκος; as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of extent (denoting the terminus, whereas ἄχρι refers especially to the space of time or place intervening) or conjunction):--till, (un-)to, until.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2326
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θερισμός
   Transliteration: therismós
   Pronunciation: ther-is-mos'
   Description: from θερίζω; reaping, i.e. the crop:--harvest.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2540
   There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καιρός
   Transliteration: kairós
   Pronunciation: kahee-ros'
   Description: of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. set or proper time:--X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare χρόνος.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2046
   There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐρέω
   Transliteration: eréō
   Pronunciation: er-eh'-o
   Description: probably a fuller form of ῥέω; an alternate for ἔπω in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say:--call, say, speak (of), tell.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2327
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεριστής
    Transliteration: theristḗs
    Pronunciation: ther-is-tace'
    Description: from θερίζω; a harvester:--reaper.
    
11. Strong's Number: G4816
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: συλλέγω
    Transliteration: syllégō
    Pronunciation: sool-leg'-o
    Description: from σύν and λέγω in its original sense; to collect:--gather (together, up).
    
12. Strong's Number: G4412
    There are 61 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρῶτον
    Transliteration: prōton
    Pronunciation: pro'-ton
    Description: neuter of πρῶτος as adverb (with or without ὁ); firstly (in time, place, order, or importance):--before, at the beginning, chiefly (at, at the) first (of all).
    
13. Strong's Number: G2215
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ζιζάνιον
    Transliteration: zizánion
    Pronunciation: dziz-an'-ee-on
    Description: of uncertain origin; darnel or false grain:--tares.
    
14. Strong's Number: G1210
    There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέω
    Transliteration: déō
    Pronunciation: deh'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively):--bind, be in bonds, knit, tie, wind. See also δεῖ, δέομαι.
    
15. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
    
16. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
17. Strong's Number: G1197
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέσμη
    Transliteration: désmē
    Pronunciation: des-may'
    Description: from δεσμέω; a bundle:--bundle.
    
18. Strong's Number: G4314
    There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πρός
    Transliteration: prós
    Pronunciation: pros
    Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
    
19. Strong's Number: G2618
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατακαίω
    Transliteration: katakaíō
    Pronunciation: kat-ak-ah'-ee-o
    Description: from κατά and καίω; to burn down (to the ground), i.e. consume wholly:--burn (up, utterly).
    
20. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration: dé
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
    
21. Strong's Number: G4863
    There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: συνάγω
    Transliteration: synágō
    Pronunciation: soon-ag'-o
    Description: from σύν and ἄγω; to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably):--+ accompany, assemble (selves, together), bestow, come together, gather (selves together, up, together), lead into, resort, take in.
    
22. Strong's Number: G4621
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σῖτος
    Transliteration: sîtos
    Pronunciation: see'-tah
    Description: of uncertain derivation; grain, especially wheat:--corn, wheat.
    
23. Strong's Number: G3450
    There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοῦ
    Transliteration: moû
    Pronunciation: moo
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
    
24. Strong's Number: G596
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀποθήκη
    Transliteration: apothḗkē
    Pronunciation: ap-oth-ay'-kay
    Description: from ἀποτίθημι; a repository, i.e. granary:--barn, garner.