Matthew 13:4

And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:
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Matthew 13:18

Ὑμεῖς οὖν ἀκούσατε τὴν παραβολὴν τοῦ σπείροντος
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Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.
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Matthew 13:4
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
ἐν Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐν · en
In English
In the KJV here: when
in ×1760 with ×144 by ×138 among ×111 at ×100 on ×44 through ×37 is in ×27
Strong's Definition G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 149 English renderings
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Grammar T-DSN
Definite Article — Dative, neuter singular the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
τῷ Speech Definite Article Case Dative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAN
Verb — Present Active ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s"
σπείρειν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active
Dictionary form: σπείρω · SPEE-roh
In English
In the KJV here: sowed
it is sown ×6 soweth ×5 sowed ×4 sower ×3 to sow ×3 is sown ×2 that received seed ×2 thou sowest ×2
Strong's Definition G4687
sown, soweth, sow, sowed, sower, …
speirō
to scatter, i.e., sow (literally or figuratively)
  • to sow, scatter, seed
  • "metaphorically of proverbial sayings
Variations 21 forms of this word
Translations 32 English renderings
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Grammar P-ASM
Personal Pronoun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
αὐτὸν Speech Personal Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
In English
In the KJV here: he
him ×1449 his ×979 them ×691 unto him ×353 unto them ×338 their ×290 he ×217 her ×177
Strong's Definition G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
autos
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
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
  • "he, she, it"the same
Variations 38 forms of this word
Translations 208 English renderings
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Grammar R-NPN
Relative Pronoun — Nominative, neuter plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
Speech Relative Pronoun Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὅς · hose
In English
In the KJV here: some
which ×356 whom ×202 that ×137 who ×85 whose ×46 whosoever ×46 what ×40 to whom ×32
Strong's Definition G3739
which, whom, that, who, whose, …
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 153 English renderings
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Grammar PRT
Disjunctive Particle
μὲν Speech Disjunctive Particle
Dictionary form: μέν · men
In English
In the KJV here: seeds
indeed ×22 verily ×13 truly ×12 a ×2 even ×2 is ×2 of ×2 some ×2
Strong's Definition G3303
indeed, verily, truly, some, of, …
men
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
  • truly, certainly, surely, indeed
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 26 English renderings
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Grammar V-2AAI-3S
Verb — Active Indicative, third person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἔπεσεν Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: πίπτω · PEE-ptoh
In English
In the KJV here: fell
fell ×26 fall ×8 fell down ×8 is fallen ×4 it fell ×4 he fell ×3 i fell ×3 and fell ×2
Strong's Definition G4098
fell, fall, down, fallen, falleth, …
piptō
to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • to descend from a higher place to a lower
    • to fall (either from or upon)
      • to be thrust down
      metaphorically to fall under judgment, came under condemnation
    to descend from an erect to a prostrate position
    • to fall down
      • to be prostrated, fall prostrate
      • "of those overcome by terror or astonishment or grief or under the attack of an evil spirit or of falling dead suddenly"the dismemberment of a corpse by decay"to prostrate one's self"used of suppliants and persons rendering homage or worship to one"to fall out, fall from i.e., shall perish or be lost"to fall down, fall into ruin: of buildings, walls etc.
      to be cast down from a state of prosperity
      • to fall from a state of uprightness
      • "to perish, i.e., come to an end, disappear, cease
        • of virtues
        to lose authority, no longer have force
        • of sayings, precepts, etc.
        to be removed from power by death"to fail of participating in, miss a share in
Variations 21 forms of this word
Translations 35 English renderings
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
παρὰ Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: παρά · pa-RA
In English
In the KJV here: by
of ×50 with ×41 by ×23 from ×22 than ×11 at ×9 above ×4 among ×3
Strong's Definition G3844
of, with, by, from, than, …
para
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
  • from, of at, by, besides, near
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 35 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASF
Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὴν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-ASF
Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ὁδόν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁδός · hoh-THOSE
In English
In the KJV here: way side
way ×59 ways ×9 way side ×7 the way ×6 journey ×3 way of ×3 highways ×2 as they went ×1
Strong's Definition G3598
way, ways, side, journey, highways, …
hodos
a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • properly
    • a way
      • a travelled way, road
      a travellers way, journey, travelling
    metaphorically
    • a course of conduct
    • "a way (i.e., manner) of thinking, feeling, deciding
Variations 11 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: came
came ×93 come ×78 cometh ×56 they came ×24 to come ×22 is come ×18 i come ×17 he came ×15
Strong's Definition G2064
come, came, cometh, coming, went, …
erchomai
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to come
    • of persons
      • to come from one place to another, and used both of persons arriving
      • "to appear, make one's appearance, come before the public
    metaphorically
    • to come into being, arise, come forth, show itself, find place or influence
    • "be established, become known, to come (fall) into or unto
    to go, to follow one
Variations 65 forms of this word
Translations 146 English renderings
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Grammar T-NPN
Definite Article — Nominative, neuter plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
τὰ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar A-NPN
Adjective — Nominative, neuter plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
πετεινὰ Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: πετεινόν · peh-tee-NONE
In English
In the KJV here: fowls
fowls ×8 birds ×3 fowls than ×1 of birds ×1 to birds ×1
Strong's Definition G4071
fowls, birds
peteinon
a flying animal, i.e., bird
  • flying, winged
  • "flying or winged animals, birds
    • the birds of the heaven, i.e., flying in the heaven (air)
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 5 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Grammar V-2AAI-3S
Verb — Active Indicative, third person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
κατέφαγεν Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: κατεσθίω · ka-teh-STHEE-oh
In English
In the KJV here: devoured up
devour ×4 devoured ×2 devoured up ×2 ate up ×1 devoureth ×1 eat up ×1 hath devoured ×1 hath eaten up ×1
Strong's Definition G2719
devour, devoured, devoureth, eat, eaten, …
katesthiō
to eat up, i.e., devour (literally or figuratively)
  • to consume by eating, to eat up, devour
    • of birds
    • "of a dragon"of a man eating up the little book
      • to ruin (by the infliction of injuries)
    metaphorically
    • to devour i.e., squander, waste: substance
    • "to devour i.e., forcibly appropriate: widows' property"to strip one of his goods"by fire, to devour i.e., to utterly consume, destroy"of the consumption of the strength of body and mind by strong emotions
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 10 English renderings
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Grammar P-APN
Personal Pronoun — Accusative, neuter plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
αὐτά Speech Personal Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
In English
In the KJV here: them
him ×1449 his ×979 them ×691 unto him ×353 unto them ×338 their ×290 he ×217 her ×177
Strong's Definition G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
autos
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
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
  • "he, she, it"the same
Variations 38 forms of this word
Translations 208 English renderings