Matthew 13:36

King James Version:

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Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then he left the crowds and went into the house. His talmidim approached him and said, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field."

Berean Standard Bible:

Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”

American Standard Version:

Then he left the multitudes, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Explain unto us the parable of the tares of the field.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then^{G5119} Jesus^{G2424} sent^{G863} the multitude^{G3793} away^{G863}, and went^{G2064} into^{G1519} the house^{G3614}: and^{G2532} his^{G846} disciples^{G3101} came^{G4334} unto him^{G846}, saying^{G3004}, Declare^{G5419} unto us^{G2254} the parable^{G3850} of the tares^{G2215} of the field^{G68}.

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Commentary for Matthew 13:36

Matthew 13:36 is a pivotal verse in the New Testament that captures a moment of private instruction between Jesus and His disciples, following a public discourse involving parables. The verse is situated within the broader context of Jesus' ministry in Galilee, where He often taught using parables to convey spiritual truths to the crowds, while reserving deeper explanations for His inner circle of followers.

In this particular instance, after dismissing the multitude, Jesus retreats to a house where His disciples approach Him, seeking a more profound understanding of the "parable of the tares of the field." This parable, which Jesus had just shared with the people (as recorded in Matthew 13:24-30), is an agricultural metaphor that illustrates the reality of good and evil coexisting in the world until the time of final judgment. The tares, or weeds, represent the sons of the evil one, while the wheat symbolizes the sons of the kingdom. The historical context of this teaching is significant, as first-century Palestine was largely an agrarian society, and such imagery would have been quite familiar to Jesus' audience.

The themes present in this verse include the distinction between the true followers of Jesus (the wheat) and those who appear to be followers but are not truly transformed by His teachings (the tares). It also touches on the concept of divine judgment and the assurance that, although evil may seem to flourish alongside good in this present age, there will come a time when God will separate the righteous from the wicked. Additionally, the verse highlights the importance of seeking deeper spiritual understanding, as the disciples demonstrate by asking Jesus for clarification. This reflects Jesus' role as a teacher and the disciples' eagerness to learn and grow in their faith.

In summary, Matthew 13:36 encapsulates Jesus' method of teaching through parables, the anticipation of a future judgment, the call to discernment between genuine faith and mere pretense, and the value of private, in-depth spiritual instruction within the context of the early Christian community.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G5119
   There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τότε
   Transliteration: tóte
   Pronunciation: tot'-eh
   Description: from (the neuter of) ὁ and ὅτε; the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution):--that time, then.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2424
   There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
   Transliteration: Iēsoûs
   Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
   Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3793
   There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὄχλος
   Transliteration: óchlos
   Pronunciation: okh'los
   Description: from a derivative of ἔχω (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot:--company, multitude, number (of people), people, press.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2064
   There are 604 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔρχομαι
   Transliteration: érchomai
   Pronunciation: el'-tho
   Description: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur); to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively):--accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
   
6. 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).
   
7. Strong's Number: G3614
   There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οἰκία
   Transliteration: oikía
   Pronunciation: oy-kee'-ah
   Description: from οἶκος; properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics):--home, house(-hold).
   
8. 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.
   
9. 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.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3101
    There are 252 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μαθητής
    Transliteration: mathētḗs
    Pronunciation: math-ay-tes'
    Description: from μανθάνω; a learner, i.e. pupil:--disciple.
    
11. Strong's Number: G4334
    There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προσέρχομαι
    Transliteration: prosérchomai
    Pronunciation: pros-er'-khom-ahee
    Description: from πρός and ἔρχομαι (including its alternate); to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to:--(as soon as he) come (unto), come thereunto, consent, draw near, go (near, to, unto).
    
12. Strong's Number: G3004
    There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λέγω
    Transliteration: légō
    Pronunciation: leg'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
    
13. Strong's Number: G5419
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φράζω
    Transliteration: phrázō
    Pronunciation: frad'-zo
    Description: probably akin to φράσσω through the idea of defining; to indicate (by word or act), i.e. (specially), to expound:-- declare.
    
14. Strong's Number: G2254
    There are 167 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμῖν
    Transliteration: hēmîn
    Pronunciation: hay-meen'
    Description: dative case plural of ἐγώ; to (or for, with, by) us:--our, (for) us, we.
    
15. 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.
    
16. 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.
    
17. Strong's Number: G68
    There are 156 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀγρός
    Transliteration: agrós
    Pronunciation: ag-ros'
    Description: from ἄγω; a field (as a drive for cattle); genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. hamlet:--country, farm, piece of ground, land.