Mark 4:4–5
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 it came to passe as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the foules of the aire came, & deuoured it vp.
And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
And some fell on stonie ground, where it had not much earth: and immediately it sprang vp, because it had no depth of earth.
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From verse 4
- Matthew 13:19Rank 1 from verse 4
19When 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.
19When any one heareth the word of the kingdome, and vnderstandeth it not, then commeth the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sowen in his heart: this is hee which receiued seede by the way side.
15And 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.
15And these are they by the way side, where the word is sowen, but when they haue heard, Satan commeth immediately, and taketh away the word that was sowen in their hearts.
- Matthew 13:4Rank 3 from verse 4
12Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
12Those by the way side, are they that heare: then commeth the deuil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, least they should beleeue, and be saued.
- Genesis 15:11Rank 5 from verse 4
From verse 5
- Ezekiel 36:26Rank 1 from verse 5
26A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
26*A new heart also will I giue you, and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stonie heart out of your flesh, and I will giue you an heart of flesh.
12¶ Shall horses run upon the rock? will one plow there with oxen? for ye have turned judgment into gall, and the fruit of righteousness into hemlock:
12¶ Shall horses runne vpon the rocke? wil one plow there with oxen? for ye haue turned iudgement into gall, and the fruite of righteousnesse into hemlocke.
- Ezekiel 11:19Rank 4 from verse 5
19And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh:
19*And I wil giue them one heart, and I wil put a new spirit within you: and I will take the stonie heart out of their flesh, and will giue them an heart of flesh,
- Hosea 10:12Rank 5 from verse 5
12Sow 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.
12*Sow to your selues in righteousnesse, reape in mercie: breake vp your fallow ground: for it is time to seeke the LORD, till he come and raine righteousnesse vpon you.
13They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
13They on the rocke, are they which when they heare, receiue the word with ioy; and these haue no roote, which for a while beleeue, and in time of temptation fall away.
- Mark 4:16–17Rank 7 from verse 5
16And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
17And 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.
16And these are they likewise which are sowen on stonie ground, who when they haue heard the word, immediately receiue it with gladnesse:
17And haue no roote in themselues, and so endure but for a time: afterward when affliction or persecution ariseth for the words sake, immediately they are offended.
- Matthew 13:20Rank 8 from verse 5
- Matthew 13:5–6Rank 9 from verse 5
5Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth:
6And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.
5Some fell vpon stony places, where they had not much earth: and foorth with they sprung vp, because they had no deepenesse of earth.
6And when the Sunne was vp, they were scorched: and because they had not root, they withered away.
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Mark 4:4
To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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Sense 1: Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of sow, meaning to scatter or plant seed. Sense 2: Figuratively, to spread what will produce a result.
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1. Came or went down; dropped, bowed, lay flat, collapsed, or lost an upright or raised place. 2. Was slain, died, was overthrown, or came under another's hand or power. 3. Came upon, seized, or affected someone or something, or entered a stated condition such as sickness, sleep, fear, lusting, or a trance. 4. Attacked or set upon. 5. Happened or came to pass. 6. Joined, yielded, went over, or departed from a person, side, office, or former standing. 7. Was assigned or determined by lot or portion. 8. As the present verb fell, to cut or bring down a tree or other standing thing.
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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.
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1. Winged creatures, especially birds. 2. In the law's phrase “fowls that creep,” winged creeping creatures.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of devour, meaning to eat greedily; to consume, destroy, or waste rapidly and completely.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Mark 4:5
1. Came or went down; dropped, bowed, lay flat, collapsed, or lost an upright or raised place. 2. Was slain, died, was overthrown, or came under another's hand or power. 3. Came upon, seized, or affected someone or something, or entered a stated condition such as sickness, sleep, fear, lusting, or a trance. 4. Attacked or set upon. 5. Happened or came to pass. 6. Joined, yielded, went over, or departed from a person, side, office, or former standing. 7. Was assigned or determined by lot or portion. 8. As the present verb fell, to cut or bring down a tree or other standing thing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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Sense 1: Made of, consisting of, or full of stone. Sense 2: Figuratively, hard, insensible, or unyielding.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: The soil, earth, land, floor, or supporting surface. Sense 2: Figuratively, a basis, support, or foundation. Sense 3: Crushed or reduced to small particles by grinding.
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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.
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immediately
At once; straightway; without delay.
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Arose, leaped, or came forth suddenly.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Deepness. Sense 2: A deep place, sea, abyss, or downward extent. Sense 3: Figuratively, vast extent or what is profound and unsearchable.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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3Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
3Hearken, Behold, there went out a sower to sow:
4And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
4And it came to passe as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the foules of the aire came, & deuoured it vp.
Selected passage5And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:
5And some fell on stonie ground, where it had not much earth: and immediately it sprang vp, because it had no depth of earth.
Selected passage6But when the sun was up, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
6But when the Sunne was vp, it was scorched, and because it had no roote, it withered away.