Matthew 13:52

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Then he said to them, "For this reason, every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom both new treasures and old ones."

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς, Διὰ τοῦτο πᾶς γραμματεὺς μαθητευθεὶς εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τῶν οὐρανῶν ὅμοιός ἐστιν ἀνθρώπῳ οἰκοδεσπότῃ, ὅστις ἐκβάλλει ἐκ τοῦ θησαυροῦ αὐτοῦ καινὰ καὶ παλαιά.

Transliteration

And he eipen to them, Because of this every grammateus mathēteutheis for the basileian of the ouranōn homoios estin to anthrōpō oikodespotē, who ekballei out of the thēsaurou of him kaina and palaia.

Grammar Details

• *eipen*: aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular - said
• *grammateus*: nominative, masculine, singular - scribe
• *mathēteutheis*: aorist passive participle, nominative, masculine, singular - having been discipled
• *basileian*: accusative, feminine, singular - kingdom
• *ouranōn*: genitive, masculine, plural - of heavens
• *homoios*: nominative, masculine, singular - similar/like
• *estin*: present active indicative, 3rd person singular - is
• *anthrōpō*: dative, masculine, singular - to man
• *oikodespotē*: dative, masculine, singular - to householder
• *ekballei*: present active indicative, 3rd person singular - brings out
• *thēsaurou*: genitive, masculine, singular - of treasure/storehouse
• *kaina*: accusative, neuter, plural - new things
• *palaia*: accusative, neuter, plural - old things

Word Meanings

• *eipen*: said/spoke/told
• *grammateus*: scribe/scholar/secretary
• *mathēteutheis*: having been discipled/instructed/trained
• *basileian*: kingdom/reign/sovereignty
• *ouranōn*: heavens/skies
• *homoios*: similar/like/resembling
• *anthrōpō*: man/person/human being
• *oikodespotē*: householder/master of house/head of household
• *ekballei*: brings out/puts out/casts out
• *thēsaurou*: treasure/storehouse/treasury
• *kaina*: new things/fresh things
• *palaia*: old things/ancient things

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  He said to them, Therefore every teacher of the law who is instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  And{G1161} he{G2036} said unto them,{G1223} Therefore{G5124} every{G3956} scribe{G1122} who hath been made a disciple{G3100} to the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772} is{G2076} like unto{G3664} a man{G444} that is a householder,{G3617} who{G3748} bringeth forth{G1544} out of{G1537} his{G846} treasure{G2344} things new{G2537} and{G2532} old.{G3820}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Then{G1161} said{G2036}{(G5627)} he unto them{G846}, Therefore{G1223}{G5124} every{G3956} scribe{G1122} which is instructed{G3100}{(G5685)} unto{G1519} the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772} is{G2076}{(G5748)} like{G3664} unto a man{G444} that is an householder{G3617}, which{G3748} bringeth forth{G1544}{(G5719)} out of{G1537} his{G846} treasure{G2344} things new{G2537} and{G2532} old{G3820}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  The sayde he vnto them: Therfore every scribe which is taught vnto the kyngdome of heve is lyke an housholder which bryngeth forth out of hys treasure thynges bothe new and olde.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Then sayde he vnto the: Therfore euery scribe taught vnto ye kingdome of heauen, is like an houssholder, which bryngeth out of his treasure thinges new and olde.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Then sayd hee vnto them, Therefore euery Scribe which is taught vnto the kingdome of heauen, is like vnto an householder, which bringeth foorth out of his treasure things both newe and olde.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Then sayde he vnto them: Therfore, euery Scribe which is taught vnto the kyngdome of heauen, is lyke vnto a man that is an householder, whiche bryngeth foorth out of his treasure, thynges newe and olde.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Then said he unto them, ‹Therefore every scribe› [which is] ‹instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man› [that is] ‹an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure› [things] ‹new and old.›

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  He said to them, "Therefore, every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things."

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  And he said to them, `Because of this every scribe having been discipled in regard to the reign of the heavens, is like to a man, a householder, who doth bring forth out of his treasure things new and old.'

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And he said unto them, Therefore every scribe who hath been made a disciple to the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  And he said unto them, Therefore every scribe who hath been made a disciple to the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And he said to them, For this reason every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house, who gives out from his store things new and old.

• World English Bible (2000)

  He said to them, "Therefore, every scribe who has been made a disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings out of his treasure new and old things."

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Then he said to them,“Therefore every expert in the law who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his treasure what is new and old.”

Referenced Verses

• Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
• 1 Tim 3:15-16 : 15 But if I delay, you will know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 And undeniably, great is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and taken up in glory.
• 2 Tim 3:16-17 : 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
• Titus 1:9 : 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who oppose it.
• Titus 2:6-7 : 6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. 7 In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching.
• 1 John 2:7-8 : 7 Dear brothers and sisters, I am not writing a new commandment to you, but an old one that you have had from the beginning. This old commandment is the word you have already heard. 8 Yet I am writing you a new commandment, which is true in Him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.
• Prov 18:4 : 4 The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.
• Matt 12:35 : 35 The good person brings out good things from the good treasure of his heart, and the evil person brings out evil things from his evil treasure.
• Matt 23:34 : 34 Therefore, look, I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town,
• Luke 11:49 : 49 Because of this, the wisdom of God said, 'I will send them prophets and apostles; some they will kill, and others they will persecute.'
• John 13:34 : 34 'I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another.'
• 2 Cor 3:4-6 : 4 Such confidence we have through Christ before God. 5 Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God. 6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
• 2 Cor 4:5-7 : 5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.
• Eph 3:4 : 4 By reading this, you are able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
• Eph 3:8 : 8 To me, the very least of all the saints, this grace was given: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,
• Col 1:7 : 7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
• Col 3:16 : 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
• 1 Tim 3:6 : 6 He must not be a recent convert, so that he does not become conceited and fall into the judgment of the devil.
• Prov 22:17-18 : 17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my knowledge. 18 For it is pleasant when you keep them within you; they will be ready on your lips all together.
• Eccl 12:9-9 : 9 In addition to being wise, the Teacher continually taught the people knowledge; he carefully considered, explored, and arranged many proverbs. 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and to write words of truth accurately. 11 The words of the wise are like goads, and their collected sayings are like firmly embedded nails—given by one Shepherd.
• Song 7:13 : 13 Let us rise early and go to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their blossoms have opened, and if the pomegranates are in bloom. There I will give you my love.
• Ezra 7:6 : 6 this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a skilled scribe in the Law of Moses, which the Lord, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted him everything he had requested because the hand of the Lord his God was upon him.
• Ezra 7:10 : 10 For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, to observe it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.
• Ezra 7:21 : 21 And I, King Artaxerxes, hereby issue a command to all the treasurers of the region beyond the river: Whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, may request of you, it must be done promptly,
• Prov 10:20-21 : 20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. 21 The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.
• Prov 11:30 : 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins souls is wise.
• Prov 16:20-24 : 20 Whoever gives attention to a matter will find good, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord. 21 The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. 22 Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning. 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
• 2 Cor 6:10 : 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.