Matthew 13:8
But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
Original Language Analysis
ἐπὶ
into
G1909
ἐπὶ
into
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
4 of 20
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γῆν
ground
G1093
γῆν
ground
Strong's:
G1093
Word #:
6 of 20
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 20
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καλὴν
good
G2570
καλὴν
good
Strong's:
G2570
Word #:
8 of 20
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e., valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 20
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐδίδου
brought forth
G1325
ἐδίδου
brought forth
Strong's:
G1325
Word #:
10 of 20
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
ὃ
G3739
ὃ
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
12 of 20
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
μὲν
some
G3303
μὲν
some
Strong's:
G3303
Word #:
13 of 20
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with g1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
ὃ
G3739
ὃ
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
15 of 20
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
Cross References
Matthew 13:23But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.Luke 8:15But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.John 15:8Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.Genesis 26:12Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.Philippians 1:11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
Historical Context
Ancient Palestinian farming typically yielded 7-10 fold returns, making 30-100 fold harvests extraordinarily abundant. This hyperbolic language emphasizes the gospel's supernatural productivity when genuinely received. The varying yields show individual response differences.
Questions for Reflection
- What type of soil characterizes your heart's response to God's word?
- What factors contribute to the difference between 30, 60, and 100-fold fruitfulness?
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Analysis & Commentary
The description 'But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold' shows the successful response to God's word. 'Good ground' represents receptive hearts that receive, retain, and respond to the message. The varying yields (30, 60, 100-fold) demonstrate differing degrees of fruitfulness, not different salvation levels—all are saved, but fruitfulness varies. The key is fruit production, not fruitlessness.