Bible dictionary for children
Darnel
Darnel is a weed that resembles growing grain, often called tares in older translations.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Darnel is a weed that resembles growing grain, often called tares in older translations. In Jesus' story, separating it too early could damage the crop.
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Why does the farmer wait before separating the plants?
An example from the Bible
Matthew 13 tells of weeds growing among wheat. The story uses a farmer's problem to teach about patience and judgment.
Read Matthew 13:25 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Matthew 13:25
but while people slept, his enemy came and sowed darnel weeds also among the wheat, and went away.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
