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Strong's G4702 σπόριμος (sporimos)

Sporimos means “sown” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4702 — matstsa (“bed”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4702
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G4702 Quick Answer

Strong's G4702 σπόριμος (sporimos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. sporimos (spor'-ee-mos) adj. 1. sown 2. (neuter plural) a planted field It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include fields and corn. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
sporimos (spor'-ee-mos) adj. 1. sown 2. (neuter plural) a planted field
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
fields and corn

Meaning and Definition

sporimos (spor'-ee-mos) adj. 1. sown 2. (neuter plural) a planted field [from G4703] KJV: corn(-field) Root(s): G4703

Original Word
σπόριμος
Transliteration
sporimos
Derivation
Root: σπόρος R1: 4703
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4702. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

grainfield

Usage: σπόριμος, -ον (σπείρω) [in LXX: Gen.1:29, Lev.11:37 (זָרַע), Sir 40:22 א1 * ;] fit for sowing, sown; as subst., τὰ σ., corn-fields: Mat.12:1, Mrk.2:23, Luk.6:1.† (AS)

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How Strong's G4702 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render sporimos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

fields Mark 2:23 corn Matthew 12:1

How Strong's G4702 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4702 (σπόριμος) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4702 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4702 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 12:1 KJV

At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat.

Mark 2:23 KJV

And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.

Luke 6:1 KJV

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

Strong's G4702 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 1:29 Septuagint / Brenton

And God said, Behold I have given to you every seed-bearing herb sowing seed which is upon all the earth, and every tree which has in itself the fruit of seed that is sown, to you it shall be for food.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4702.

Genesis 1:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And God said, Behold I have given to you every seed-bearing herb sowing seed which is upon all the earth, and every tree which has in itself the fruit of seed that is sown, to you it shall be for food.
Matthew 12:1 New Testament, KJV
At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn and to eat.
Mark 2:23 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.
Luke 6:1 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4702, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G4702 FAQ

What does sporimos (σπόριμος) mean?

Sporimos (Strong's G4702) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sown". sporimos (spor'-ee-mos) adj. 1. sown 2. (neuter plural) a planted field

How many times is sporimos (σπόριμος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G4702 across 4 books.

Where can I study sporimos (σπόριμος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4702 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate sporimos (σπόριμος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as fields and corn. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4702 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4702, with linked reader references where each row is available.