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σπόρος G4703
G4703 is the Greek word σπόρος, transliterated spóros. The King James Version most often renders it seed.
What it means
a scattering (of seed), i.e. (concretely) seed (as sown).
Where it comes from
from G4687 (σπείρω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: seed (X sown).
Verses using σπόρος
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 4:26 · KJV
And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground;
Mark 4:27 · KJV
And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
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 8:11 · KJV
Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.
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;)
Common questions
What does Strong's G4703 mean?
G4703 is the Greek word σπόρος (spóros), meaning a scattering (of seed), i.e. (concretely) seed (as sown).
How is G4703 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it seed (4 times), seed sown (1 time).
How many times does G4703 appear in the Bible?
σπόρος (spóros) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4703 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4687 (σπείρω).
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