29. στρουθία, translated ‘sparrows’ (A.V.) means any kind of small bird.
καὶ ἓν ἐξ αὐτῶν κ.τ.λ. Two deductions may be drawn—(1) That human life is more precious in God’s sight than the life of the lower animals (Mat 10:31); (2) That kindness to animals is part of God’s law.