Matthew 13:7

King James Version:

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And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

Complete Jewish Bible:

Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants.

Berean Standard Bible:

Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings.

American Standard Version:

And others fell upon the thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked them:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G1161} some^{G243} fell^{G4098} among^{G1909} thorns^{G173}; and^{G2532} the thorns^{G173} sprung up^{G305}, and^{G2532} choked^{G638} them^{G846}:

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Commentary for Matthew 13:7

Matthew 13:7 is part of the Parable of the Sower, a well-known teaching of Jesus found in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). In this parable, Jesus uses the agricultural practice of sowing seeds to illustrate different responses to the word of God. The verse in question describes seeds that fall among thorns; as the thorns grow, they choke the sprouting seeds, preventing them from bearing fruit.

The historical context of this parable is set in the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where sowing seeds was a common practice and the success of the crop was crucial for survival. The imagery would have been immediately recognizable to Jesus' audience. The thorns represent the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth, which can distract and entangle individuals, hindering the growth of faith and spiritual development.

The themes of the verse include the challenges of discipleship, the competing priorities that can dilute one's commitment to God's word, and the importance of cultivating spiritual growth amidst life's distractions. It speaks to the idea that while the message of the gospel is sown widely, not all ground (or hearts) is equally receptive or fruitful. This verse underscores the need for believers to be vigilant against worldly concerns that can choke their spiritual lives, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and prioritizing one's relationship with God.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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).
   
2. Strong's Number: G243
   There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄλλος
   Transliteration: állos
   Pronunciation: al'-los
   Description: a primary word; "else," i.e. different (in many applications):--more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).
   
3. Strong's Number: G4098
   There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πίπτω
   Transliteration: píptō
   Pronunciation: pet'-o
   Description: probably akin to πέτομαι through the idea of alighting; to fall (literally or figuratively):--fail, fall (down), light on.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1909
   There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπί
   Transliteration: epí
   Pronunciation: ep-ee'
   Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
   
5. Strong's Number: G173
   There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἄκανθα
   Transliteration: ákantha
   Pronunciation: ak'-an-thah
   Description: probably from the same as ἀκμήν; a thorn:--thorn.
   
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: G305
   There are 410 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀναβαίνω
   Transliteration: anabaínō
   Pronunciation: an-ab-ah'-ee-no
   Description: from ἀνά and the base of βάσις; to go up (literally or figuratively):--arise, ascend (up), climb (go, grow, rise, spring) up, come (up).
   
8. Strong's Number: G638
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀποπνίγω
   Transliteration: apopnígō
   Pronunciation: ap-op-nee'-go
   Description: from ἀπό and πνίγω; to stifle (by drowning or overgrowth):--choke.
   
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.