KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This happened to fulfill what the prophet said: 'I'll speak in stories and parables, revealing secrets that have been hidden since the world began.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's been keeping some amazing truths tucked away since day one, and now he's finally ready to share them through stories.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Matthew was likely written by a Jewish Christian for a community of Jewish believers, probably in Syria, around 80-90 CE. It
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