σπείρω
speirōVerbG4687
to sow
From: probably strengthened from G4685 (σπάω) (through the idea of extending);
Short Definition
to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
to sow (seed): absol.,; ἐν; ἐπί, with genitive; ἐπί, with accusative,; παρά, with accusative. Metaphorical: ; in proverbial sayings,; in interpretation of parables
LXX Usage: chiefly for זָרַע
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
41 timesAppears 41 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
15
Mark
9
1 Corinthians
6
Luke
4
2 Corinthians
2
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 15:36
- Galatians 6:7
- Luke 8:5
- Matthew 13:24
- Mark 4:3
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