The meaning of “זָרַע”
Understanding zâraʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bear, conceive seed, set with sow(-er), yield. - to sow - figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify 1) to sow, scatt...
זָרַע
bear, conceive seed, set with sow(-er), yield. - to sow - figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify 1) to sow, scatter seed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sow 1a2) producing, yielding seed 1b)(Niphal) 1b1) to be sown 1b2) to become pregnant, be made pregnant 1c) (Pual) to be sown 1d) (Hiphil) to produce seed, yield seed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 1:29 | “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.” Word: זָרַע (zâraʻ) | |
| Numbers 5:28 | “And if the woman be not defiled, but be clean; then she shall be free, and shall conceive seed.” Word: זָרַע (zâraʻ) | |
| 2 Kings 19:29 | “And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits thereof.” Word: זָרַע (zâraʻ) | |
| Proverbs 22:8 | “He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.” Word: זָרַע (zâraʻ) | |
| Jeremiah 31:27 | “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of man, and with the seed of beast.” Word: זָרַע (zâraʻ) |
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