What does spora mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G4701

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

a sowing; seed sown; met. generative seed, generation, 1 Pet. 1:23*

In the original Greek the word is written: σπορά

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with spora

These are the most notable occurrences of spora (G4701) across the King James Bible.

1 Peter 1:23

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about spora

What does spora mean in Greek?

Strong's G4701 (spora) is a Greek word that means: a sowing; seed sown; met. generative seed, generation, 1 Pet. 1:23* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does spora appear in the Bible?

The word spora (G4701) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G4701?

Strong's G4701 is spora, a Greek word defined as: a sowing; seed sown; met. generative seed, generation, 1 Pet. 1:23*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is spora in the Old Testament or New Testament?

spora is a Greek word found in the New Testament.