◄ 2215. zizanion ►
Strong's Lexicon zizanion: Tares, Weeds Original Word: ζιζάνιον Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: zizanion Pronunciation: dziz-an'-ee-on Phonetic Spelling: (dziz-an'-ee-on) Definition: spurious wheat, darnel; a plant that grows in Palestine which resembles wheat in many ways but is worthless. Meaning: The term ζιζάνιον refers to a weed, specifically darnel, which is a plant that looks similar to wheat but is actually a weed. In the context of the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe false believers or evil influences among the righteous. Word Origin: The word ζιζάνιον is of uncertain origin. It is a term used in ancient Greek to refer to a type of weed or darnel, which closely resembles wheat. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ζιζάνιον in the Old Testament, as the concept of darnel or similar weeds is not specifically addressed. However, the general idea of weeds or thorns as symbols of evil or sin can be found in various passages, such as Genesis 3:18 (thorns and thistles) and Isaiah 5:6 (briers and thorns). Usage: The word ζιζάνιον is used in the New Testament in the context of Jesus' parable of the weeds, found in the Gospel of Matthew. It is used to illustrate the presence of evil or false believers among the true followers of Christ. Context: • Biblical Context: The term ζιζάνιον appears in the Parable of the Weeds, as recorded in Matthew 13:24-30 and explained in Matthew 13:36-43. In this parable, Jesus describes a farmer who sows good seed in his field, but while everyone is sleeping, an enemy comes and sows weeds among the wheat. When the plants sprout, the weeds also appear. The farmer instructs his servants to let both grow together until the harvest, at which time the weeds will be collected and burned, and the wheat will be gathered into the barn. • Theological Significance: The parable uses ζιζάνιον to symbolize the presence of evil or false believers within the community of faith. It highlights the coexistence of good and evil in the world and the ultimate judgment that will separate the righteous from the wicked. The parable emphasizes patience and discernment, as the final judgment is reserved for God at the end of the age. • Interpretation: From a theological perspective, the parable serves as a warning to the church to be vigilant against false teachings and influences while trusting in God's ultimate justice. It also reassures believers that God is aware of the presence of evil and will address it in His perfect timing. 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 Origin probably of Sumer. origin Definition zizanium (a kind of darnel resembling wheat) NASB Translation tares (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2215: ζιζάνιον ζιζάνιον, ζιζανιου, τό (doubtless a word of Semitic origin; Arabic , Syriac )NzYz [] (see Schaaf, Lex. under the word, p. 148), Talmud זֲוָנִין or זוּנִין; Suidas ζιζάνιον. ἡ ἐν τῷ σίτῳ αἰρα), zizanium (A. V. tares), a kind of darnel, bastard wheat (but see references below), resembling wheat except that the grains are black: Matthew 13:25-27, 29f, 38, 38, 40. (Geoponica (for references see B. D. American edition, p. 3177 note)). Cf. Winers RWB under the word Lolch; Furrer in Schenkel B. L. 4:57; (B. D., and Tristram, Nat. Hist. of the Bible, under the word ). 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 zizaníōn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 13:25 N-ANP GRK: 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 GRK: καὶ τὰ ζιζάνια NAS: then the tares became evident KJV: then appeared the tares also. INT: also the weeds Matthew 13:27 N-ANP GRK: οὖν ἔχει ζιζάνια NAS: then does it have tares?' KJV: then hath it tares? INT: then has it the weeds Matthew 13:29 N-ANP GRK: συλλέγοντες τὰ ζιζάνια ἐκριζώσητε ἅμα NAS: for while you are gathering up the tares, you may uproot KJV: while ye gather up the tares, ye root up INT: gathering the weeds you should uproot with Matthew 13:30 N-ANP GRK: πρῶτον τὰ ζιζάνια καὶ δήσατε NAS: gather up the tares and bind KJV: first the tares, and INT: first the weeds and bind Matthew 13:36 N-GNP GRK: παραβολὴν τῶν ζιζανίων τοῦ ἀγροῦ NAS: to us the parable of the tares of the field. KJV: the parable of the tares of the field. INT: parable of the weeds of the field Matthew 13:38 N-NNP GRK: τὰ δὲ ζιζάνιά εἰσιν οἱ NAS: of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons KJV: but the tares are INT: and [the] weeds are the Matthew 13:40 N-NNP GRK: συλλέγεται τὰ ζιζάνια καὶ πυρὶ NAS: just as the tares are gathered KJV: therefore the tares are gathered INT: is gathered the weeds and in fire Strong's Greek 2215 8 Occurrences ζιζάνια — 7 Occ. ζιζανίων — 1 Occ.