The falling of sparrows to the ground may refer to them being caught (see Amos 3:5). Matthew 10:32 specifically refers to sparrows that are caught in a net, to be picked up and slaughtered, as food for the poor—two for only a penny (Matthew 10:29a). Jesus says that none of these birds is caught apart from your Father
(Matthew 10:29b). He is actively involved even in these smallest of events.
The falling of the sparrows to the ground may allude to the bird being caught (see Amos 3:5). Matthew 10:32 specifically speaks about sparrows that are suitable for consumption. The fowler who casts his net over the birds prevents them from flying because of the net, which also causes the birds to fall to the ground so that they can be picked up and slaughtered.1 In Matthew 10:29, Jesus provides an important reason why the children of God ought not to be afraid, for God takes care of us like a Father. In Matthew 10:29a Jesus refers to the cheapest product one could buy at the local market: two sparrows for a penny. These small birds were bought for food by poor people. Jesus then says that not even one of these small birds fall to the ground: that is, get caught in a trap set for them (see Amos 3:5), apart from your Father
(Matthew 10:29b). He is actively involved even in these smallest of events.2
29 Ne vend-on pas deux passereaux pour un sou? Cependant, il n'en tombe pas un à terre sans la volonté de votre Père.