Greek · G2848, G4621 · unreviewed

κόκκος τοῦ σίτου

A kernel of seed · grain, especially wheat

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κόκκος G2848 a kernel of seed
Pronunciation kókkos
A tiny grain, especially mustard seed, symbolizing insignificant beginnings that produce disproportionately large results.
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σῖτος G4621 grain, especially wheat
Pronunciation sîtos
Grain crop—especially wheat—fundamental to ancient Mediterranean survival and frequently used metaphorically for spiritual fruitfulness.
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What does κόκκος τοῦ σίτου (kokkos tou sitou) mean in the Bible?

κόκκος · σῖτος is a Greek word meaning "grain or kernel of wheat".

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Meaning

grain or kernel of wheat
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine John 12:24
Dative · Singular · Masculine Matt 13:31 · Mark 4:31 · Luke 13:19
Accusative · Singular · Masculine Matt 17:20 · Luke 17:6 · 1 Cor 15:37
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