What is your interpretation of these words?

Question

When anyone heareth the word of the kingdom,and understandith it not,then cometh the wicked one,and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart.This is he which recieved seed by the way side.Matthew 13:19

Answer 1

Now here is the explanation of the story I told about the farmer sowing grain: The seed that fell on the hard path represents those who hear the Good News about the Kingdom and don't understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches the seed away from their hearts. The rocky soil represents those who hear the message and receive it with joy. But like young plants in such soil, their roots don't go very deep. At first they get along fine, but they wilt as soon as they have problems or are persecuted because they believe the word. The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the Good News, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares of this life and the lure of wealth, so no crop is produced. The good soil represents the hearts of those who truly accept God's message and produce a huge harvest-thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted.
Matthew 13:18-23

Try getting a decent modern translation like this New Living Translation available online at www.blueletterbible.org and things will be easier to interpret.

Answer 2

Incidentally, words were never spoken in that context in the Bible. That was the language of the Europeans, thou, thy, thee, which is rubbish in today's society. It was only worded like that when it was being translated. And I believe it to be a cheap attempt to glamorize it. I wish I could read it in the original language. I'm sure I would find alot of differences and better understanding. Who knows how much scripture the Europeans altered or removed altogether to support their own beliefs? Check out Shakespeare. I'm pretty sure God didn't write that. I have a bible that is written in plain simple english without the European dialect or what have you. Even a five year old could read it and easily understand it which is how it should be. This - thou, thy, thee crap is an obstacle undermining our attempts to truly understand the word of god. I find I have to read a single scripture several times before I can even begin to understand it. That shouldn't be.
If you want an example of overkill then pick up the book of Mormon, which is bunch of crap by the way. The wording in that book is just lunacy. You'll toss that book before you can read half a paragraph.
As to your question, I'll give it a try.

Hmmm, when someone hears the word of God and doesn't understand it Then Satan will come and take away that which was planted in his heart. Knowledge, belief, faith, wisdom? This is the man that received the seed from, God? Jesus? an Angel? I don't really know that part . . . that's all I can figure out. Don't know if it's even close. Sorry.

Answer 3

When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path.

It means that if you are not understanding the Word then what you have in your heart for God and the Word can be forgotten easily. In order to truly believe the Word we must understand the Word, otherwise what you believe is not real.

Answer 4

"hears the word" as in "knows the truth of the salvation of Christ"
"understandith it not" as in "refuses to acknowledge it"
"cometh the wicked one" as in "Satan takes over"
""catcheth away that which...." as in "Satan skews the truth good"
"he wich received seed...." as in "this scenario is like the seed which is sewn on the path - it doesn't take root. The "seed" is the word, the word is snatched away by the birds who feed on it (Satan)

So if you hear the word, but don't recognize it, Satan takes advantage of your vulnerability, like the birds take advantage of the seed that fell on the path instead of in the furtile soil.

Hope this is helpful
I think a New International Version of the bible may help you to understand scripture better. It's written in plainer language than the KJV.

Answer 5

This passage is spoken by Jesus right after he tells the Parable of the Sower. He is explaining the parable to his diciples. "If you hear the Word of God but do not accept the word, then the Devil will come and take it away from your heart just like the birds take away the seeds from the road," is what he is saying. The King James version can be very confusing to read for meaning.

Answer 6

The kingdom applies to the Kingdom of Heaven as defined in the bible. This passage implies that the Kingdom of Heaven is your salvation, that which you should want to grasp for the alternative is the greatest mistake. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and doesn't understand the severeity of it, then comes the wicked one, to collect all those who forego the Kingdom of Heaven. In short it means to take the bible seriously, your fate may depend upon it.

Answer 7

The word is 'words', some tutor stated if you're quoting the Bible, extra efficient quote precision or pay attention. Eased off such stickler of words. now quote saying aprox Jesus words =. in many situations say aprox words .

Answer 8

it means..... you have been given insight to gods kingdom, you know how it works. whenever someone has a ready heart the insights and the understanding flow freely ,but if your not ready to hear it dissappers ... keep your ears and eyes open to gods sayings ,with a pure heart ....then it will not or can not be taken from you.

Answer 9

IHonestly, i interpret it that if you do not understand what god is saying to you, the devil is allowed to come in and snatch it away. Typical scare tactics of such a loving and compassionate god.

Answer 10

If you hear the word of this deity and don't understand it, something evil will come and steal your soul away.