Strong’s G2215

ζιζάνιον

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

zizanion

Pronunciation

dziz-an'-ee-on

Definition

Tares, Weeds

Meaning

spurious wheat, darnel; a plant that grows in Palestine which resembles wheat in many ways but is worthless.

Usage

The term "zizanion" refers to a type of weed, specifically darnel, which closely resembles wheat in its early stages of growth. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe false believers or evil influences within the Christian community. The primary usage of "zizanion" is found in the Parable of the Weeds, where Jesus illustrates the coexistence of good and evil in the world until the final judgment.

Bible references

Matthew 13:25;Matthew 13:26;Matthew 13:27;Matthew 13:29;Matthew 13:30;Matthew 13:36;Matthew 13:38;Matthew 13:40