Set he before them (παρεθηκεν). So again in Matthew 13:31. He placed another parable beside (παρα) the one already given and explained. The same verb (παραθεινα) occurs in Luke 9:16.

Is likened (ωμοιωθη). Timeless aorist passive and a common way of introducing these parables of the kingdom where a comparison is drawn (Matthew 18:23; Matthew 22:2; Matthew 25:1). The case of ανθρωπω is associative instrumental.