Matthew 13:45
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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 Pearl
44The 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
(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.

"Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who is a merchant seeking fine pearls,

'Again, the reign of the heavens is like to a man, a merchant, seeking goodly pearls,
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