Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  4000 Creation  »  4400 Vegetation and food  »  4484 mustard seed

A very small seed which grew rapidly into a substantial plant. It was used in parables by Jesus Christ to encourage the faith of the individual and to illustrate the growth of the kingdom of God.

The mustard seed and the faith of the individual

Luke 17:5-6 See also Matthew 17:14-20

The mustard seed and the kingdom of God

Matthew 13:31-32 pp Mark 4:30-32 pp Luke 13:18-19

See also

2375  kingdom of God
4402  plants
4506  seed
4528  trees
5438  parables
8020  faith
8443  growth