Greek · G2848, G4615 · unreviewed

κόκκῳ σινάπεως

A kernel of seed · mustard (the plant)

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κόκκος G2848 a kernel of seed
Pronunciation kókkos
A tiny grain, especially mustard seed, symbolizing insignificant beginnings that produce disproportionately large results.
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σίναπι G4615 mustard (the plant)
Pronunciation sínapi
A proverbial plant symbolizing tiny beginnings that grow into substantial, unexpected greatness in kingdom parables.
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What does κόκκῳ σινάπεως (kokkō sinapeōs) mean in the Bible?

κόκκος · σίναπι is a Greek word meaning "mustard seed".

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Meaning

mustard seed
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine John 12:24
Dative · Singular · Masculine Matt 13:31 · Mark 4:31 · Luke 13:19
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Matt 17:20 · Luke 17:6 · 1 Cor 15:37
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