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The meaning of ζιζάνιον

Understanding zizánion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of uncertain origin tares. - darnel or false grain

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ζιζάνιον

Phoneticdziz-an'-ee-on
Transliterationzizánion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain origin tares. - darnel or false grain

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

8 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 13:30

Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

Word: ζιζάνιον (zizánion)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
8x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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