G4703: σπόρος
spóros · “seed”
Definition
a scattering (of seed), i.e. (concretely) seed (as sown)
KJV translates it as: seed (X sown)
Word origin: from G4687 (σπείρω);
Extended definition
(σπείρω), [in LXX chiefly for זֶרַע ;]
= σπορά,
1. sowing or seedtime.
2. seed sown (so usually in late Gk.): Mrk.4:26-27, Luk.8:5, 11, 2Co.9:10 a (LTr.); metaphorically, of almsgiving, 2Co.9:10 b.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4703 is translated
- seed ×5
- seed for sowing ×1
Bible verses with G4703 (spóros)
Spóros appears in 5 verses.
- Mark 4:26
And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
- Mark 4:27
And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
- Luke 8:5
A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.
- Luke 8:11
Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
- 2 Corinthians 9:10
Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)