Greek · G4703 · unreviewed

σπόρος

Seed

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σπόρος G4703
Pronunciation spóros

What does σπόρος (spóros) mean in the Bible?

σπόρος (spóros) is a Greek word meaning "seed". σπόρος, -ου, ὁ (σπείρω), [in LXX chiefly for זֶרַע ;] = σπορά, __1. Represents the word of God that brings life. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.

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Meaning

seed
Extended definition

Seed as the sown material itself rather than the act of sowing, emphasizing the physical agent of growth

(σπείρω), [in LXX chiefly for זֶרַע ;] = σπορά,

1sowing or seedtime.
2seed 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.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Represents the word of God that brings life.
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Mark 4:27 · Luke 8:11
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Mark 4:26 · Luke 8:5 · 2 Cor 9:10
Canonical Themes
Revelation
Biblical Occurrences

Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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