σπείρω [in LXX chiefly for זָרַע ;] to sow (seed): absol., Mat.6:26 13:3-4, 18 25:24, 26, Mrk.4:3-4, Luk.8:5 12:24, Jhn.4:36, 2Co.9:10; with accusative of thing(s), Mat.13:24, 27 13:37, 39, Mrk.4:32, Luk.8:5, 1Co.15:36-37; before εἰς, Mat.13:22, Mrk.4:18; ἐν, Mat.13:24, 31; ἐπί, with genitive, Mrk.4:31; ἐπί, with accusative, Mat.13:20, 23, Mrk.4:16, 20; παρά, with accusative, Mat.13:19. Metaphorical: 1Co.9:11 15:42-44, Gal.6:7-8, Jas.3:18; in proverbial sayings, Mat.25:24, 26, Luk.19:21-22, Jhn.4:37, 2Co.9:6, Gal.6:7; in interpretation of parables, Mat.13:19-23 Mrk.4:14-20 † (AS)
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G4687 — σπείρω
speirō · to sow · Greek
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Matthew 6:26 · σπείρουσινBehold the birds of the heaven, that they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much more value than they?Matthew 13:3 · σπείρων · σπείρειν.And he spake to them many things in parables, saying, Behold, the sower went forth to sow;Matthew 13:4 · σπείρεινand as he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured them:Matthew 13:18 · σπείραντος·Hear then ye the parable of the sower.Matthew 13:19 · ἐσπαρμένον · σπαρείς.When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the evil one, and snatcheth away that which hath been sown in his heart. This is he that was sown by the way side.Matthew 13:20 · σπαρείς,And he that was sown upon the rocky places, this is he that heareth the word, and straightway with joy receiveth it;Matthew 13:22 · σπαρείς,And he that was sown among the thorns, this is he that heareth the word; and the care of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.Matthew 13:23 · σπαρείς,And he that was sown upon the good ground, this is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; who verily beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.Matthew 13:24 · σπείραντιAnother parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field :Matthew 13:27 · ἔσπειραςAnd the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? whence then hath it tares?Matthew 13:31 · ἔσπειρενAnother parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like unto a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field :Matthew 13:37 · σπείρωνAnd he answered and said, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;Matthew 13:39 · σπείραςand the enemy that sowed them is the devil: and the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are angels.Matthew 25:24 · ἔσπειραςAnd he also that had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art a hard man, reaping where thou didst not sow, and gathering where thou didst not scatter;Matthew 25:26 · ἔσπειραBut his lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I did not scatter;Mark 4:3 · σπείρων · σπεῖραι·Hearken: Behold, the sower went forth to sow:Mark 4:4 · σπείρειν,and it came to pass, as he sowed, some seed fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured it.Mark 4:14 · σπείρων · σπείρει.The sower soweth the word.Mark 4:15 · σπείρεται · ἐσπαρμένονAnd these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; and when they have heard, straightway cometh Satan, and taketh away the word which hath been sown in them.Mark 4:16 · σπειρόμενοι,And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky places, who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;Mark 4:18 · σπειρόμενοι·And others are they that are sown among the thorns; these are they that have heard the word,Mark 4:20 · σπαρέντες,And those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.Mark 4:31 · σπαρῇIt is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown upon the earth, though it be less than all the seeds that are upon the earth,Mark 4:32 · σπαρῇ,yet when it is sown, groweth up, and becometh greater than all the herbs, and putteth out great branches; so that the birds of the heaven can lodge under the shadow thereof.Luke 8:5 · σπείρων · σπεῖραι · σπείρεινThe sower went forth to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden under foot, and the birds of the heaven devoured it.Luke 12:24 · σπείρουσινConsider the ravens, that they sow not, neither reap; which have no store-chamber nor barn; and God feedeth them: of how much more value are ye than the birds!Luke 19:21 · ἔσπειρας.¶for I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that which thou layedst not down, and reapest that which thou didst not sow.Luke 19:22 · ἔσπειρα·He saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I am an austere man, taking up that which I laid not down, and reaping that which I did not sow;John 4:36 · σπείρωνHe that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal; that he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.John 4:37 · σπείρωνFor herein is the saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.1 Corinthians 9:11 · ἐσπείραμεν,If we sowed unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we shall reap your carnal things?1 Corinthians 15:36 · σπείρεις,Thou foolish one, that which thou thyself sowest is not quickened except it die:1 Corinthians 15:37 · σπείρεις, · σπείρειςand that which thou sowest, thou sowest not the body that shall be, but a bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other kind;1 Corinthians 15:42 · σπείρεταιSo also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:1 Corinthians 15:43 · σπείρεται · σπείρεταιit is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:1 Corinthians 15:44 · σπείρεταιit is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.2 Corinthians 9:6 · σπείρων · σπείρωνBut this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.2 Corinthians 9:10 · σπείροντιAnd he that supplieth seed to the sower and bread for food, shall supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness:Galatians 6:7 · σπείρῃBe not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.Galatians 6:8 · σπείρων · σπείρωνFor he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.James 3:18 · σπείρεταιAnd the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for them that make peace.