זָרַע

za.raVerbH2232

to sow

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to sow, scatter seed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sow 1a2) producing, yielding seed 1b)(Niphal) 1b1) to be sown 1b2) to become pregnant, be made pregnant 1c) (Pual) to be sown 1d) (Hiphil) to produce seed, yield seed

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

52 times

Appears 52 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Leviticus
9
Isaiah
7
Jeremiah
6
Genesis
5
Deuteronomy
3

Key Passages

  • 2 Kings 19:29
  • Genesis 1:12
  • Isaiah 32:20
  • Jeremiah 4:3
  • Leviticus 25:20

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