Strong's Lexicon spora: Seed, sowing Original Word: σπορά Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb σπείρω (speirō), meaning "to sow" or "to scatter seed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - זֶרַע (zera, Strong's Hebrew 2233) – meaning "seed," often used in the Old Testament to denote offspring or the act of sowing. Usage: The term "spora" refers to the act of sowing or the seed itself. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the spreading of the Word of God or the Gospel. The concept of sowing is often linked to spiritual growth and the propagation of faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient agrarian societies, sowing seed was a fundamental activity for sustenance and survival. The imagery of sowing and reaping was deeply embedded in the cultural consciousness of the people. In the Jewish tradition, sowing was also a metaphor for teaching and spreading wisdom. The New Testament writers, particularly Jesus in His parables, used this familiar imagery to convey spiritual truths about the Kingdom of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom speiró Definition a sowing, by impl. seed NASB Translation seed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4701: σποράσπορά, σπορᾶς, ἡ (σπείρω, 2 perfect ἐσπορα), seed: 1 Peter 1:23 ((equivalent to a sowing, figuratively, origin, etc., from Aeschylus, Plato down)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance seed. From speiro; a sowing, i.e. (by implication) parentage -- seed. see GREEK speiro Forms and Transliterations σπορας σποράς σπορᾶς sporas sporâsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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