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'''Supposed error''': The verse claims the mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds, but smaller seeds exist. | '''Supposed error''': The verse claims the mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds, but smaller seeds exist. | ||
'''Rebuttal''': The Bible does not say the mustard seed is the smallest seed in the world. It is the smallest seed the farmer has and sows in his field. Like saying a penny is the smallest coin when you hand out quarters, nickels, and pennies even if a dime is smaller. The Greek word for “world” can mean "land" or " | '''Rebuttal''': The Bible does not say the mustard seed is the smallest seed in the world. It is the smallest seed the farmer has and sows in his field. Like saying a penny is the smallest coin when you hand out quarters, nickels, and pennies even if a dime is smaller. The Greek word for “world” can mean "land" or "ground" too. | ||