The meaning of “σῖτος”
Understanding sîtos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation corn, wheat. - grain, especially wheat
σῖτος
of uncertain derivation corn, wheat. - grain, especially wheat
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:29 | “But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.” Word: σῖτος (sîtos) | |
| Mark 4:28 | “For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.” Word: σῖτος (sîtos) | |
| Luke 16:7 | “Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore.” Word: σῖτος (sîtos) | |
| John 12:24 | “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” Word: σῖτος (sîtos) | |
| Acts 27:38 | “And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.” Word: σῖτος (sîtos) |