σπείρωspeírō

Meanings

Same root

• σπάωspáō · G4685to draw
• σπόροςspóros · G4703a scattering (of seed), i.e. (concretely) seed (as sown)
• σπέρμαspérma · G4690something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
• σποράsporá · G4701a sowing, i.e. (by implication) parentage
• διασπείρωdiaspeírō · G1289to sow throughout, i.e. (figuratively) distribute in foreign lands
• σπυρίςspyrís · G4711a hamper or lunch-receptacle

Where it appears

Appears 52 times in the Bible.

• Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are?
• Matthew 13:3 He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one: “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds.
• Matthew 13:4 As he scattered them across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them.
• Matthew 13:18 “Now listen to the explanation of the parable about the farmer planting seeds:
• Matthew 13:19 The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts.
• Matthew 13:20 The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy.