Bible dictionary for children
Mustard seed
A mustard seed is a very small seed used in Jesus' teaching.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A mustard seed is a very small seed used in Jesus' teaching. Its growth makes a useful comparison with a small beginning.
Talk about it
What can begin very small and become important over time?
An example from the Bible
Matthew 13 compares the kingdom of heaven to a seed that grows into a large plant. Jesus uses a familiar garden picture rather than giving a botanical size chart.
Read Matthew 13:31 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Matthew 13:31
He set another parable before them, saying, “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took, and sowed in his field,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
