Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field—no uncommon thing in unsettled and half-civilized countries, even now as well as in ancient times, when there was no other way of securing it from the rapacity of neighbors or marauders. (Jeremiah 41:8; Job 3:21; Proverbs 2:4).
the which when a man hath found—that is, unexpectedly found.
he hideth, and for joy thereof—on perceiving what a treasure he had lighted on, surpassing the worth of all he possessed.
goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field—in which case, by Jewish law, the treasure would become his own.
The Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:45-46).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Matthew 13:44:
Job 23:12
Psalms 119:162
Song of Solomon 1:2
Song of Solomon 3:4
Isaiah 55:1
Jeremiah 15:16
Matthew 13:43
Matthew 13:43
Matthew 25:9
Colossians 2:3
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