Word Study

The meaning of φυτεύω

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

G5452
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

φυτεύω

Phoneticfoot-yoo'-o
Transliterationphyteúō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

plant. - to set out in the earth, i.e. implant - figuratively, to instil doctrine

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

11 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 21:33

Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:

Mark 12:1

And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.

Luke 17:28

Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;

1 Corinthians 3:8

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
11x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
Book Distribution
Matthew2
Mark1
Luke4
1 Corinthians4

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'φυτεύω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 21:33?