Matthew 13:4

And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 13:4

BSB

And as he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it.

AKJV

And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

CPDV

And while he was sowing, some fell beside the road, and the birds of the air came and ate it.

ERV

and as he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured them:

NHEB

And as he sowed, some seeds fell by the roadside, and the birds came and devoured them.

SMT

And in his sowing some truly fell by the way, and the flying things came and swallowed them down.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 13:4

AndG2532Conjunction whenG1722Preposition heG846 sowedG4687Verb someG3303 seedsG3739 fellG4098Verb byG3844PrepositionthewaysideG3598Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctionthefowlsG4071Noun Neuter cameG2064Verb andG2532Conjunction devouredG2719Verb themG846 upG2719Verb

Commentary for Matthew 13:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 13:4

Summary

Seeds dispersed on hardened ground consumed immediately

Event

First seed outcome explained

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD