What does זָרָה · σκορπίζω mean in the Bible?
זָרָה · σκορπίζω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to scatter or disperse like seed".
Hebrew · H2219, G4650
זָרָה
To toss about; by implication, to diffuse , winnow · to scatter
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זָרָהH2219to toss about; by implication, to diffuse , winnow
Pronunciationzārāh
Motion of dispersal through force or wind; literal winnowing extends to theological scattering of covenant people.
Open lexicon entry →σκορπίζωG4650to scatter
Pronunciationskorpízō
Scatter with dispersive force; opposite of gathering or unity, often implying loss of cohesion.
Open lexicon entry →What does זָרָה (zarah) mean in the Bible?
זָרָה · σκορπίζω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to scatter or disperse like seed".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2219, G4650?
H2219, G4650 is connected to 39 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to scatter or disperse like seed
Source Gloss
to scatter or disperse like seed
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups3Aligned forms16
Pielintensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action10×
ImperfectEzek 5:12 · Ezek 12:14 · Lev 26:33 · Prov 15:74×
Participle activeJer 31:10 · Prov 20:8 · Prov 20:263×
PerfectZech 2:2 · Zech 2:4 · Ps 139:33×
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense4×
Participle activeIsa 30:24 · Ruth 3:22×
ImperfectEzek 5:21×
Sequential imperfectNum 17:21×
Pualintensive passive — intensive action received by the subject2×
ImperfectJob 18:151×
Participle passiveProv 1:171×