The meaning of “σπόρος”
Understanding spóros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
seed (X sown). - a scattering (of seed), i.e. (concretely) seed (as sown)
σπόρος
seed (X sown). - a scattering (of seed), i.e. (concretely) seed (as sown)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 4:26 | “And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;” Word: σπόρος (spóros) | |
| Mark 4:27 | “And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.” Word: σπόρος (spóros) | |
| Luke 8:5 | “A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.” Word: σπόρος (spóros) | |
| Luke 8:11 | “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.” Word: σπόρος (spóros) | |
| 2 Corinthians 9:10 | “Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)” Word: σπόρος (spóros) |