Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Sower?

37 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Sower in the Bible

Discover 37 Bible verses about sower. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on sower, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

37
Total Verses
7
Old Testament
30
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Sower

  1. 1
    Psalms 126:5
    They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. joy: or, singing
    KJV
  2. 2
    Proverbs 11:18
    The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Ecclesiastes 11:4
    He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Isaiah 28:25
    When he hath made plain the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and cast in the principal wheat and the appointed barley and the rie in their place? the principal: or, the wheat in the principal place, and barley in the appointed place rie: or, spelt place: Heb. border?
    KJV
  5. 5
    Isaiah 32:20
    Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the ass.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Hosea 8:7
    For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up. stalk: or, standing corn
    KJV
  7. 7
    Hosea 10:12
    Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Matthew 13:3
    And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;
    KJV
  9. 9
    Matthew 13:4
    And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:
    KJV
  10. 10
    Matthew 13:5
    Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
    KJV

Subtopics of Sower

Parable of the
Sowing
FIGURATIVE
Figurative

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sower? (7 Verses)

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. joy: or, singing
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
When he hath made plain the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and cast in the principal wheat and the appointed barley and the rie in their place? the principal: or, the wheat in the principal place, and barley in the appointed place rie: or, spelt place: Heb. border?
Blessed are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth thither the feet of the ox and the ass.
For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up. stalk: or, standing corn
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Sower? (30 Verses)

And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;
And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:
Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:
But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold.
Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.
And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.
And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.
And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:
That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?
The sower soweth the word.
And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. offended: or, stumbled, or, caused to fall into sin
And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,
And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. lusts: or, inordinate desires
And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.
A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.
And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it.
And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Sower

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about sower. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about sower and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about sower is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on sower needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about sower with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about sower, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about sower?
Discover 37 Bible verses about sower. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on sower, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 37 key verses about sower spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about sower are there?
There are 37 key Bible verses about sower compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about sower?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about sower is Psalms 126:5 — "They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. joy: or, singing"
Where in the Bible does it talk about sower?
Sower is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 37 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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