In Jesus ’ day, sparrows were used for food, but because they were a threat to crops, they were largely viewed as pests.
در آن زمان گنجشک مصرف غذایی داشت ،‏ اما از آنجایی که به محصولات صدمه می‌زد در نظر مردم آفت محسوب می‌شد .‏