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Matthew 13:39–42

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Matthew 13:39

39The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.

Matthew 13:40

40As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

Matthew 13:41

41The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

Matthew 13:42

42And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 13:39

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

sowed

Scattered on ground, as seed; sprinkled with seed, as ground.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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devil

A wicked or evil spirit; especially the Devil, Satan, the tempter and adversary; in plural KJV use, evil spirits.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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end

The last or concluding part; a termination, limit, purpose, or result. As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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Matthew 13:40

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tares

Weeds resembling grain in early growth, named in Christ's parable of the wheat and tares.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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burned

Consumed with fire; scorched or dried with fire or heat; baked or hardened in the fire.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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fire

Flame and burning heat; figuratively, fiery trial, judgment, zeal, or anger; to kindle or burn.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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end

The last or concluding part; a termination, limit, purpose, or result. As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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Matthew 13:41

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man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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kingdom

A realm, dominion, government, or people under a king; also the reign or sovereign rule of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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offend

To transgress, sin, displease, or injure; to cause oneself or another to stumble, fall, or be drawn into sin.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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Matthew 13:42

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cast

To throw, send forth, place, reckon, or discard, with the exact sense determined by context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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furnace

An enclosed place or oven for intense heat; figuratively, severe trial or affliction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fire

Flame and burning heat; figuratively, fiery trial, judgment, zeal, or anger; to kindle or burn.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828

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From verse 39

  1. Matthew 13:49
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  2. Revelation 14:15–19
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  3. Matthew 25:31
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  4. Joel 3:13
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  5. Revelation 19:20
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From verse 40

  1. Matthew 13:39
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From verse 41

  1. Matthew 24:31
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  2. 2 Peter 2:1–2
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  3. Matthew 18:7
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  4. Revelation 21:27
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  5. Hebrews 1:14
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From verse 42

  1. Matthew 13:50
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  2. Luke 16:23–24
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  3. Matthew 8:12
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  4. Revelation 20:10
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  5. Revelation 20:14–15
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