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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זָרָה H2219 to toss about; by implication, to diffuse , winnow
Pronunciation zārāh
Motion of dispersal through force or wind; literal winnowing extends to theological scattering of covenant people.
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σκορπίζω G4650 to scatter
Pronunciation skorpízō
Scatter with dispersive force; opposite of gathering or unity, often implying loss of cohesion.
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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 groups 3 Aligned forms 16
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 10×
Imperfect Ezek 5:12 · Ezek 12:14 · Lev 26:33 · Prov 15:7 4×
Participle active Jer 31:10 · Prov 20:8 · Prov 20:26 3×
Perfect Zech 2:2 · Zech 2:4 · Ps 139:3 3×
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 4×
Participle active Isa 30:24 · Ruth 3:2 2×
Imperfect Ezek 5:2 1×
Sequential imperfect Num 17:2 1×
Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject 2×
Imperfect Job 18:15 1×
Participle passive Prov 1:17 1×
Word Origins
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain