Strong's Lexicon sporimos: Grainfield Original Word: σπόριμος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word σπόρος (sporos), meaning "seed" or "sowing." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sporimos," related concepts can be found in Hebrew words for fields and sowing, such as שָׂדֶה (sadeh, Strong's H7704) meaning "field," and זֶרַע (zera, Strong's H2233) meaning "seed." Usage: The term "sporimos" is used to describe a field that is sown with seeds, specifically referring to a grainfield. It is used in the context of agricultural settings, indicating a field prepared for or in the process of growing grain. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient agrarian societies, such as those in biblical times, grainfields were essential for sustenance and economic stability. The cultivation of grain was a critical part of daily life, providing food for families and communities. Grainfields were often associated with the cycles of sowing and harvest, which were significant events in the agricultural calendar. The imagery of grainfields is frequently used in the Bible to convey spiritual truths, such as the parables of Jesus that relate to sowing and reaping. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom speiró Definition sown, i.e. a sown field NASB Translation grainfields (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4702: σπόριμοςσπόριμος, σπόριμον (σπείρω, 2 perfect ἐσπορα), fit for sowing, sown (Xenophon, Diodorus, others); τά σποριμα, sown fields, growing crops (A. V. (except in Matt.) corn-fields) (Geoponica 1, 12, 37): Matthew 12:1; Mark 2:23; Luke 6:1. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cornfield. From sporos; sown, i.e. (neuter plural) a planted field -- corn(-field). see GREEK sporos Forms and Transliterations σπόριμον σπορίμου σποριμων σπορίμων sporimon sporimōn sporímon sporímōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 12:1 Adj-GMPGRK: διὰ τῶν σπορίμων οἱ δὲ NAS: through the grainfields on the Sabbath, KJV: through the corn; and INT: through the grainfields and Mark 2:23 Adj-GMP Luke 6:1 Adj-GMP |
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