Strong’s G4690

σπέρμα

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

sperma

Pronunciation

SPER-mah

Definition

Seed, offspring, descendants, posterity

Meaning

(a) seed, commonly of cereals, (b) offspring, descendents.

Usage

In the New Testament, "sperma" is used both literally and metaphorically. Literally, it refers to the seed of plants or the male seed in reproduction. Metaphorically, it denotes offspring or descendants, often used to describe the lineage of Abraham or the spiritual descendants of faith. It can also refer to the Word of God as a seed that is sown in the hearts of believers.

Bible references

Matthew 13:24;Matthew 13:27;Matthew 13:32;Matthew 13:37;Matthew 13:38;Matthew 22:24;Matthew 22:25;Mark 4:31;Mark 12:19;Mark 12:20;Mark 12:21;Mark 12:22;Luke 1:55;Luke 20:28;John 7:42;John 8:33;John 8:37;Acts 3:25;Acts 7:5;Acts 7:6;Acts 13:23;Romans 1:3;Romans 4:13;Romans 4:16;Romans 4:18