Strong's Lexicon zizanion: Tares, Weeds Original Word: ζιζάνιον Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Semitic root. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "zizanion," as it is a specific term used in the Greek New Testament. However, the concept of separating the righteous from the wicked is present in various Old Testament passages, such as in the imagery of separating sheep from goats (Ezekiel 34:17). Usage: The term "zizanion" refers to a type of weed, specifically darnel, which closely resembles wheat in its early stages of growth. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe false believers or evil influences within the Christian community. The primary usage of "zizanion" is found in the Parable of the Weeds, where Jesus illustrates the coexistence of good and evil in the world until the final judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient agriculture, darnel (Lolium temulentum) was a common weed that grew among wheat. It was difficult to distinguish from wheat until the plants matured, at which point the darnel would reveal itself by its smaller, darker seeds. This made it a fitting metaphor for Jesus' teaching about the kingdom of heaven, where true believers and false ones coexist until the end times. The practice of separating wheat from tares was well-known to Jesus' audience, making the parable relatable and impactful. HELPS Word-studies 2215 zizánion (plural, tares/zizania) – a tare (darnel); (figuratively) a pseudo-believer (false Christian); a fruitless person living without faith from God and therefore is "all show and no go!" NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of Sumer. origin Definition zizanium (a kind of darnel resembling wheat) NASB Translation tares (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2215: ζιζάνιονζιζάνιον, ζιζανιου, τό (doubtless a word of Semitic origin; Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tares. Of uncertain origin; darnel or false grain -- tares. Forms and Transliterations ζιζανια ζιζάνια ζιζάνιά ζιζανιων ζιζανίων ζίου zizania zizánia zizániá zizanion zizaniōn zizaníon zizaníōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 13:25 N-ANPGRK: καὶ ἐπέσπειρεν ζιζάνια ἀνὰ μέσον NAS: came and sowed tares among the wheat, KJV: and sowed tares among the wheat, INT: and sowed weeds in [the] midst Matthew 13:26 N-NNP Matthew 13:27 N-ANP Matthew 13:29 N-ANP Matthew 13:30 N-ANP Matthew 13:36 N-GNP Matthew 13:38 N-NNP Matthew 13:40 N-NNP Strong's Greek 2215 |
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