Matthew 13:1
The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
Original Language Analysis
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἡμέρᾳ
day
G2250
ἡμέρᾳ
day
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
4 of 15
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
ἐκείνῃ
G1565
ἐκείνῃ
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
5 of 15
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
8 of 15
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἀπὸ
out of
G575
ἀπὸ
out of
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
9 of 15
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
10 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
οἰκίας
the house
G3614
οἰκίας
the house
Strong's:
G3614
Word #:
11 of 15
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
ἐκάθητο
and sat
G2521
ἐκάθητο
and sat
Strong's:
G2521
Word #:
12 of 15
and ???? (to sit; akin to the base of g1476); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
παρὰ
by
G3844
παρὰ
by
Strong's:
G3844
Word #:
13 of 15
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
Historical Context
The Sea of Galilee's shore provided a natural amphitheater. Speaking from a boat created acoustical advantage for large crowds. This teaching location was public and accessible, yet Jesus' parabolic method separated receptive hearers from hostile critics.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' method of teaching adapt to audience response?
- What does Jesus' movement to the seaside teach about accessibility to seekers?
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Analysis & Commentary
The phrase 'The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side' sets the scene for Jesus' extended parable teaching. His movement from house to seaside and eventually to a boat (v. 2) shows adaptation to growing crowds. The timing 'same day' connects these parables to His controversy with Pharisees (chapter 12), explaining why He now teaches in parables—revealing truth to disciples while concealing it from hardened opponents.