Word Study

The meaning of σπέρμα

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

G4690
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

σπέρμα

Phoneticsper'-mah
Transliterationspérma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

issue, seed. - something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm") - by implication, offspring - specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

41 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 13:37

He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;

Luke 20:28

Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.

Acts 7:6

And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years.

1 Corinthians 15:38

But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body.

Galatians 3:19

Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
41x
Most Frequent Book
Romans
Book Distribution
Matthew7
Mark5
Luke2
John3
Acts4
Romans8
1 Corinthians1
2 Corinthians2
Galatians3
2 Timothy1
Hebrews3
1 John1
Revelation1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'σπέρμα' deepen your understanding of Matthew 13:37?