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ΣΠΕΙΡΟΝ, σπειρον

SPEIRON, speiron

Sounds Like: SPEI-ron

Translations: sowing, to sow, a sowing one, a sower

From the root: ΣΠΕΙΡΩ

Part of Speech: Verb, Participle

Explanation: This word is an inflection of the verb 'σπείρω' (speirō), meaning 'to sow' or 'to scatter seed'. As a verb, it describes the action of planting. As a participle, it functions like an adjective or adverb, describing someone or something that is in the act of sowing, or the action itself. For example, it can refer to 'a sower' or 'the act of sowing'.

Inflection: Present, Active, Participle, Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative; or 3rd Person, Plural, Imperfect, Active, Indicative

Strong’s number: G4687 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Codex Sinaiticus
  • Ecclesiastes — 11:6
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint

From the same root

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