Matthew 13:51

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"Have you understood all these things?" "Yes," they answered.

Berean Standard Bible:

Have you understood all these things?” “Yes,” they answered.

American Standard Version:

Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Jesus^{G2424} saith^{G3004} unto them^{G846}, Have ye understood^{G4920} all^{G3956} these^{G5023} things^{G3956}? They say^{G3004} unto him^{G846}, Yea^{G3483}, Lord^{G2962}.

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Commentary for Matthew 13:51

Matthew 13:51 is part of the New Testament in the Christian Bible and captures a moment at the end of a series of parables that Jesus taught by the Sea of Galilee. In this verse, Jesus asks His disciples, "Have ye understood all these things?" to which they respond affirmatively, "Yea, Lord."

This verse is situated within the broader context of Matthew 13, where Jesus delivers the Parable of the Sower, the Parable of the Weeds, the Parable of the Mustard Seed, the Parable of the Yeast, and the Parable of the Hidden Treasure, among others. These parables are rich in metaphor and serve to illustrate the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven. They touch on themes such as the reception of God's word, the growth of God's kingdom from small beginnings, and the ultimate separation of the righteous from the wicked.

Historically, this passage reflects Jesus' pedagogical approach during His earthly ministry, using stories familiar to His audience to convey profound spiritual truths. The question posed by Jesus underscores the importance of understanding His teachings and reflects His role as a Rabbi, or teacher, who is concerned not just with imparting information but also with ensuring that His followers grasp the deeper meanings of His words.

In the time of Jesus, oral teaching was a primary method of instruction, and it was common for teachers to engage with their students to confirm their comprehension. Jesus' question to His disciples, therefore, is both a moment of instruction and a model for Christian discipleship across ages, emphasizing the necessity of understanding and internalizing spiritual truths. The disciples' affirmative response indicates not only their comprehension at that moment but also their readiness to continue learning and to spread Jesus' teachings.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4920
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: συνίημι
   Transliteration: syníēmi
   Pronunciation: soon-ee'-ay-mee
   Description: from σύν and (to send); to put together, i.e. (mentally) to comprehend; by implication, to act piously:-- consider, understand, be wise.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3956
   There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πᾶς
   Transliteration: pâs
   Pronunciation: pas
   Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
   
6. Strong's Number: G5023
   There are 237 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ταῦτα
   Transliteration: taûta
   Pronunciation: tow'-tah
   Description: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of οὗτος; these things:--+ afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3483
   There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ναί
   Transliteration: naí
   Pronunciation: nahee
   Description: a primary particle of strong affirmation; yes:--even so, surely, truth, verily, yea, yes.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2962
   There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κύριος
   Transliteration: kýrios
   Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
   Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.