Matthew 13:35 Meaning and Explanation
“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus' use of parables fulfills the prophecy of speaking in parables and revealing hidden things.
What Does Matthew 13:35 Mean?
Matthew shows that Jesus' parables fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, words from the Psalms: I will open my mouth in parables and utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world. The method itself was foretold.
Through these humble stories, truths hidden since the world began are now being brought to light. The parables are not mere decoration; they are the unveiling of long-kept secrets of God's purpose. The verse assures the reader that in Christ the deepest things of God are being opened, and that He is the One through whom what was concealed from the foundation of the world is at last made known.
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What does Matthew 13:35 mean?
Jesus' use of parables fulfills the prophecy of speaking in parables and revealing hidden things.