Mark 4:28
For the earth bears fruit: first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.
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In Context
29But when the fruit is ripe, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.”
Cross References
Genesis 1:11God said, “Let the earth yield grass, herbs yielding seeds, and fruit trees bearing fruit after their kind, with their seeds in it, on the earth;” and it was so.
Genesis 2:9Out of the ground Adonai God made every tree to grow that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food, including the 'etz chai ·tree of life· in the middle of the garden + 2:9. Quoted in Rev 2:7 and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. + 2:9 Day 6a: God creates various plants to populate the earth. In a special place, Gan-'Eden ·Garden Paradise, Garden Delight·, God interacts with the first humans. In this place is the 'etz chai ·tree of life· and the tree of knowledge of tov v' rah ·good and evil·. Humans are given both work and sustenance.
Psalms 1:3He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, 2 that produces its fruit in its season, 2 whose leaf also does not wither. 2 Whatever he does shall prosper. 1
Proverbs 4:18But the path of the upright is like the dawning light, 2 that shines more and more until the perfect day. 1
Matthew Henry on Mark 4:22-35
The Gradual Advance of the Gospel. 21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad. 23 If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. 24 And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given. 25 For he that hath, to him shall be… Read the whole commentary →