en_obs-tn/content/34/04.md

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General Information

Jesus told another story.

The kingdom of God is also like treasure

The kingdom of God is spoken of as if it was a hidden treasure in a field. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

treasure

That is, “something that is very valuable.”

buried it again

It is also possible to add, “so that no one else would find it.”

filled with joy

Another way to say this is, “very happy” or, “excited.”

so he could buy that field where the treasure was

The implied information is that the person buys the field to take possession of the hidden treasure. This can be clearly stated: "so he could buy that field so that the treasure would be his.'" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)