Hebrew · H2233, G4690

זֶרַע

Seed ; figuratively, fruit , plant , sowing-time , posterity · seed: offspring

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זֶרַעH2233seed ; figuratively, fruit , plant , sowing-time , posterity

Pronunciationzeraʿ

Seed extends from literal biological propagation to covenant posterity; foundational to inheritance promises.

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σπέρμαG4690seed: offspring

Pronunciationspérma

Offspring or descendants, often used metaphorically for spiritual progeny or promised heirs in covenant theology.

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What does זֶרַע (zera) mean in the Bible?

זֶרַע · σπέρμα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "seed, descendants, or future generations".

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What does זֶרַע · σπέρμα mean in the Bible?

זֶרַע · σπέρμα is a Hebrew phrase meaning "seed, descendants, or future generations".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2233, G4690?

H2233, G4690 is connected to 229 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. seed, descendants, or future generations

Strong'sH2233, G4690

Lexical occurrences229 verses

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seed, descendants, or future generations

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