darnel

Example Sentences

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The wheat and the darnel were opposite in character and consequences as light and darkness, but they were precisely alike in the manner of their growth.

From The Parables of Our Lord by Arnot, William

This darnel is easily distinguishable from the wheat and barley when headed out, but when both are less developed, 'the closest scrutiny will often fail to detect it.

From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward

It was agreed among them that good seed had been sown, and the darnel or false wheat was by common consent and without hesitation set down as the work of an enemy.

From The Parables of Our Lord by Arnot, William

But he said, 'No, lest perhaps while you gather up the darnel weeds, you root up the wheat with them.

From The World English Bible (WEB): Matthew by

Of a truth, the Church, even as a corn-field, except it be eared, manured, tilled, and trimmed, instead of wheat it will bring forth thistles, darnel, and nettles. 

From The Apology of the Church of England by Bacon, Ann, Lady