Greek · G4719 · unreviewed

στάχυς

A head of grain (as standing out from the stalk)

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στάχυς G4719
Pronunciation stáchys

What does στάχυς (stáchys) mean in the Bible?

στάχυς (stáchys) is a Greek word meaning "a head of grain (as standing out from the stalk)". στάχυς, -υος, ὁ [in LXX chiefly for שִׁבֹּל ;] an ear of corn: Mat.

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Meaning

a head of grain (as standing out from the stalk)
Extended definition

The mature grain head itself, distinct from the stalk or the grain kernel within the husk

an ear of corn: Mat.12:1, Mrk.2:23 4:28, Luk.6:1.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Dative · Singular · Masculine Mark 4:28
Accusative · Plural · Masculine Matt 12:1 · Mark 2:23 · Luke 6:1
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Mark 4:28
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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