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NASB | Matthew 13:33 ¶ He spoke another parable to them, "The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three pecks of flour until it was all leavened." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 13:33 ¶ He told them another parable, "The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and worked into three measures of flour until all of it was leavened." [Gen 18:6; Luke 13:21] |
Subject: How is kingdom of heaven like leaven? |
Bible Note: Although yeast is often used in the bible to represent evil and sin, I don't think that's what it's talking about here. A small amount of yeast can be placed in a large amount of dough, and though it originally seems hidden, it eventually has effect on all the dough, until the entire amount is leavened. In the same way, the kingdom of heaven (believers) are placed in the world. At times, it seems like the kingdom is so small, that it's hidden, or maybe even overwhelmed by the world. But quietly, slowly, it works its influence, until all society is touched by the gospel. |