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NASB | Matthew 13:31 ¶ He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 13:31 ¶ He gave them another parable [to consider], saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field; [Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18, 19] |
Bible Question:
What is the symbolism in the small mustard seed becoming a huge tree? Jesus compares it to the kingdom of heaven, so i suppose He is saying the kingdom of heaven will start out very small, but grow to be something magnificent? What is the point of this? Is He trying to say that we must be the ones to water the seed and care for it, or in the next parable, that we must work the yeast through the dough? |
Bible Answer: I think more along the lines that the Kingdom will start with small beginnings and grow and produce great results. I think you could also view this as Christianity starting out small and growing into a worldwide community of believers. God is building a worldwide Kingdom. The turn on yeast is interesting to me. Elsewhere it is used to depict evil of uncleanness. But Jesus used it here as a symbol of growth. The little minor ingredient of yeast permeates the whole loaf. So although the Kingdom started small and barely visible, it would grow and have a humungous impact on the world. WOS |
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