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σπείρω G4687

G4687 is the Greek word σπείρω, transliterated speírō. The King James Version most often renders it sown.

Word: σπείρωTransliteration: speírōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 41 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

probably strengthened from G4685 (σπάω) (through the idea of extending).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 53 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

sown 15×sowed 9×soweth 8×sower 5×sow 4×received seed 3×sowest 3×didst 2×received the seed 1×hast 1×did 1×say he which soweth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: sow(- er), receive seed.

Verses using σπείρω

The first 40 of 41 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 6:26 · KJV

Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Matthew 13:3 · KJV

And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;

Matthew 13:4 · KJV

And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:

Matthew 13:19 · KJV

When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

Matthew 13:20 · KJV

But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

Matthew 13:22 · KJV

He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

Matthew 13:23 · KJV

But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

Matthew 13:24 · KJV

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:

Matthew 13:25 · KJV

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

Matthew 13:27 · KJV

So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?

Matthew 13:31 · KJV

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:

Matthew 13:37 · KJV

He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;

Matthew 13:39 · KJV

The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.

Matthew 25:24 · KJV

Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

Matthew 25:26 · KJV

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 have not strawed:

Mark 4:3 · KJV

Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow:

Mark 4:4 · KJV

And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

Mark 4:14 · KJV

The sower soweth the word.

Mark 4:15 · KJV

And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

Mark 4:16 · KJV

And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;

Mark 4:18 · KJV

And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word,

Mark 4:20 · KJV

And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.

Mark 4:31 · KJV

It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:

Mark 4:32 · KJV

But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.

Luke 8:5 · KJV

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 12:24 · KJV

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Luke 19:21 · KJV

For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.

Luke 19:22 · KJV

And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:

John 4:36 · KJV

And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.

John 4:37 · KJV

And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.

1 Corinthians 9:11 · KJV

If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?

1 Corinthians 15:36 · KJV

Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:

1 Corinthians 15:37 · KJV

And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain:

1 Corinthians 15:42 · KJV

So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:

1 Corinthians 15:43 · KJV

It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:

1 Corinthians 15:44 · KJV

It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.

2 Corinthians 9:6 · KJV

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

2 Corinthians 9:10 · KJV

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;)

Galatians 6:7 · KJV

Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Galatians 6:8 · KJV

For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4687 mean?

G4687 is the Greek word σπείρω (speírō), meaning to scatter, i.e. sow (literally or figuratively).

How is G4687 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sown (15 times), sowed (9 times), soweth (8 times), sower (5 times), sow (4 times), among others.

How many times does G4687 appear in the Bible?

σπείρω (speírō) is tagged in 41 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4687 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably strengthened from G4685 (σπάω) (through the idea of extending).

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