Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls. like. Matthew 16:26 For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul? Matthew 22:5 But they neglected and went their ways, one to his farm and another to his merchandise. Proverbs 3:13-18 The purchasing thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and her fruit than the chief and purest gold: . . . Proverbs 8:10,11,18-20 For wisdom is better than all the most precious things: and whatsoever may be desired cannot be compared to it. . . . seeking. Job 28:18 High and eminent things shall not be mentioned in comparison of it: but wisdom is drawn out of secret places. Psalm 4:6,7 The light of thy countenance, O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast given gladness in my heart. . . . Psalm 39:6,7 Surely man passeth as an image: yea, and he is disquieted in vain. He storeth up: and he knoweth not for whom he shall gather these things. . . . Ecclesiastes 2:2-12 Laughter I counted error: and to mirth I said: Why art thou vainly deceived? . . . Ecclesiastes 12:8,13 Vanity of vanities, said Ecclesiastes, and all things are vanity. . . . Context The Parables of the Treasure and Pearl44The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45Again the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls. 46Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.… Cross References Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy to dogs; neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turning upon you, they tear you. Matthew 13:24 Another parable he proposed to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is likened to a man that sowed good seed in his field. Matthew 13:46 Who when he had found one pearl of great price, went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it. Lexicon Again,Πάλιν (Palin) Adverb Strong's Greek 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heaven οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. like ὁμοία (homoia) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3664: Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. a merchant ἐμπόρῳ (emporō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1713: A merchant, trader; one on a journey. From en and the base of poreuomai; a tradesman. in search of ζητοῦντι (zētounti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. fine καλοὺς (kalous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. pearls. μαργαρίτας (margaritas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 3135: A pearl. From margaros; a pearl. Additional Translations Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a merchant seeking fine pearls. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls: Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls; Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls: Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking goodly pearls: "Again the Kingdom of the Heavens is like a jewel merchant who is in quest of choice pearls. 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