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ζιζάνιον G2215

G2215 is the Greek word ζιζάνιον, transliterated zizánion. The King James Version most often renders it tares.

Word: ζιζάνιονTransliteration: zizánionLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 7 verses

What it means

darnel or false grain.

Where it comes from

of uncertain origin.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

tares 7×

Strong's own list of renderings: tares.

Verses using ζιζάνιον

All 7 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 13:25 · KJV

But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

Matthew 13:26 · KJV

But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

Matthew 13:29 · KJV

But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.

Matthew 13:30 · KJV

Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

Matthew 13:36 · KJV

Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.

Matthew 13:38 · KJV

The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

Matthew 13:40 · KJV

As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2215 mean?

G2215 is the Greek word ζιζάνιον (zizánion), meaning darnel or false grain.

How is G2215 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it tares (7 times).

How many times does G2215 appear in the Bible?

ζιζάνιον (zizánion) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2215 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of uncertain origin.

Nearby entries

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