What does זָרַע · σπείρω mean in the Bible?
זָרַע · σπείρω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to plant or scatter seed".
Hebrew · H2232, G4687
זָרַע
To sow ; figuratively, to disseminate , plant , fructify · to sow
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זָרַעH2232to sow ; figuratively, to disseminate , plant , fructify
Pronunciationzara
Sowing extends from literal agriculture to covenant multiplication—God's seed-promise ensures generational fruitfulness and inheritance.
Open lexicon entry →σπείρωG4687to sow
Pronunciationspeírō
Literal sowing of seeds; metaphorically, initiating actions whose consequences will inevitably be reaped.
Open lexicon entry →What does זָרַע (zara) mean in the Bible?
זָרַע · σπείρω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to plant or scatter seed".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2232, G4687?
H2232, G4687 is connected to 56 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to plant or scatter seed
Source Gloss
to plant or scatter 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 groups4Aligned forms39
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense31×
ImperfectDeut 11:10 · Deut 22:9 · Exod 23:10 · Exod 23:16 · Isa 30:23 · Lev 19:19 · Lev 25:3 · Lev 25:4 · Mic 6:15 · Jer 35:7 · Lev 25:11 · Eccl 11:4 · Hos 8:7 · Lev 25:2015×
Participle activeGen 1:29 · Isa 32:20 · Jer 50:16 · Prov 22:85×
Sequential imperfect2Kgs 19:29 · Hos 10:12 · Isa 37:30 · Eccl 11:64×
PerfectHag 1:6 · Jer 12:13 · Judg 6:33×
Participle passiveJer 2:2 · Ps 97:112×
JussiveJer 4:31×
CohortativeJob 31:81×
Niphalpassive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action4×
ImperfectDeut 21:4 · Lev 11:37 · Nah 1:14 · Deut 29:224×
Hiphilcausative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action3×
Participle activeGen 1:11 · Gen 1:122×
ImperfectLev 12:21×
Pualintensive passive — intensive action received by the subject1×
PerfectIsa 40:241×
Word Origins
זָרַע is a primitive root - no further derivation.