σπείρω (speírō) — Sow

Greek word study: σπείρω (speírō), Strong's G4687. to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G4687
Quick definition
Greek word
σπείρω (speírō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: probably strengthened from G4685 (σπάω) (through the idea of extending);

KJV translation words: sow(- er), receive seed

Where this word appears

Strong's G4687 is tagged on 52 words in 41 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:26 and last appears in James 3:18.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

sowing ×13having been sown ×6It is sown ×4having sown ×3sown ×3to sow ×3you sow ×3is sown ×2it may be sown ×2sowed ×2they sow ×2you did sow ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

σπείρων ×11σπείρεται ×6σπαρείς ×4σπείρειν ×4σπείρεις ×3ἔσπειρας ×3σπείρουσιν ×2σπεῖραι ×2ἐσπαρμένον ×2ἔσπειρα ×2

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×17Mark ×121 Corinthians ×8Luke ×62 Corinthians ×3Galatians ×3John ×2James ×1

Verses (first 25 of 41)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4685 σπάω (spáō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1289 διασπείρω (diaspeírō), G4690 σπέρμα (spérma), G4701 σπορά (sporá), G4703 σπόρος (spóros), G4711 σπυρίς (spyrís).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does speírō (G4687) mean?

To scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively).

How is G4687 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4687 as: sow(- er), receive seed.

How often does σπείρω (speírō) appear?

Strong's G4687 is tagged on 52 words in 41 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 6:26 and last appears in James 3:18.