Matthew 13:19

Authorized King James Version

When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
παντὸς
G3956
When any
all, any, every, the whole
#2
ἀκούοντος
G191
one heareth
to hear (in various senses)
#3
τὴν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
λόγον
G3056
the word
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
#5
τὴν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
βασιλείας
G932
of the kingdom
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
#7
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
μὴ
G3361
it not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#9
συνιέντος
G4920
understandeth
to put together, i.e., (mentally) to comprehend; by implication, to act piously
#10
ἔρχεται
G2064
then cometh
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#11
τὴν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
πονηρὸς
G4190
the wicked
hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from g2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from g455
#13
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
ἁρπάζει
G726
catcheth away
to seize (in various applications)
#15
τὴν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
σπαρείς
G4687
he which received seed
to scatter, i.e., sow (literally or figuratively)
#17
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#18
τὴν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
καρδίᾳ
G2588
heart
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
#20
αὐτοῦ
G846
his
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#21
οὗτός
G3778
This
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#22
ἐστιν
G2076
is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#23
τὴν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#24
παρὰ
G3844
by
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
#25
τὴν
G3588
that which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
ὁδὸν
G3598
the way side
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
#27
σπαρείς
G4687
he which received seed
to scatter, i.e., sow (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing kingdom relates to eschatology and the ultimate purpose of God's redemptive plan and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The first-century Palestinian Jewish culture under Roman occupation would have shaped how the original audience understood kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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