The meaning of “στάχυς”
Understanding stáchys reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ear (of corn). - a head of grain (as standing out from the stalk)
στάχυς
ear (of corn). - a head of grain (as standing out from the stalk)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:1 | “At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.” Word: στάχυς (stáchys) | |
| Mark 2:23 | “And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.” Word: στάχυς (stáchys) | |
| 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: στάχυς (stáchys) | |
| Luke 6:1 | “And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.” Word: στάχυς (stáchys) |