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Matthew 13:32 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Matthew 13:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 13 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.”
Matthew 13:32 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 13:32
Which indeed is the least of all seeds (μικρότερον, mikroteron)—the mustard seed was proverbially the smallest seed used in Palestinian agriculture, though not botanically the world's smallest. Jesus uses hyperbole from common experience to illustrate kingdom growth. Becometh a tree (γίνεται δένδρον, ginetai dendron)—the black mustard plant could reach 10-15 feet, large enough for birds of the air to lodge in its branches.The imagery echoes Daniel 4:12, 21 and Ezekiel 31:6, where great trees represent world empires. Christ's kingdom begins imperceptibly small but grows to provide shelter for a...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 13:32
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“All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs”
“and the fruit of it much”
“and bear fruit”
“when they heard it”
“for the obedience of the Gentiles”
“nor shall the sovereignty of it be left to another people; but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms”
“which struck the image on its feet that were of iron and clay”
“who despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice”
“thriving like the grass of the field.”