Matthew 13:6
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away.”
ῥίζα
Root, source, origin. Rhiza. The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Roots determine fruit. What is rooted in love for money will bear evil fruit. Change the root.
ἥλιος
when the sun
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ἥλιος
Sun. Helios. The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. What Jesus looked like at the transfiguration is a preview of resurrection glory.
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ἔχω
having
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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ξηραίνω
were dried up.
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ξηραίνω
To dry up, to wither. What is fruitless before Jesus will wither. What is fruitful before Him will flourish.
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καυματίζω
they were scorched,
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καυματίζω
to burn
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