Greek Word Study · Strong’s G4703
σπόρος
sporos · “seed”
Used 6 times across 3 books
Definition
σπόρος, -ου, ὁ
(σπείρω), [in LXX chiefly for זֶרַע ;]
= σπορά,
1. sowing or seedtime.
2. seed sown (so usually in late Gk.): Mrk.4:26-27, Luk.8:5, 11, 2Co.9:10 a (LTr.); metaphorically, of almsgiving, 2Co.9:10 b.†
(σπείρω), [in LXX chiefly for זֶרַע ;]
= σπορά,
1. sowing or seedtime.
2. seed sown (so usually in late Gk.): Mrk.4:26-27, Luk.8:5, 11, 2Co.9:10 a (LTr.); metaphorically, of almsgiving, 2Co.9:10 b.†
Where it appears
Mark2
Luke2
2 Corinthians2
In the text
Mark 4:26And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;Mark 4:27And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.Luke 8:5A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.Luke 8:11Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.2 Corinthians 9:10Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
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