σπέρμα
sperma-2
from σπείρω; something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting):--issue, seed.
Romans 9:7 · Word #13
Lexicon G4690
| Lemma | σπέρμα |
| Transliteration | spérma |
| Strong's | G4690 |
Morphology N NOM N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | σπέρμα |
| Strong's | G4690 |
SIBI-P1 G4690-01
the seed (that-which-is-sown, accusative singular)
| Morphological Notes | Noun; accusative neuter singular (ANS) in most occurrences, with some nominative neuter singular (NNS) forms. Neuter singular noun functioning as subject (NNS) or direct object (ANS) depending on context. |
| Rendering Rationale | σπέρμα derives from σπείρω (to sow) and denotes that which is sown, hence "seed," and by extension "offspring." The predominant form here is accusative neuter singular (ANS), indicating a singular direct object; the rendering preserves the concrete agricultural sense while allowing for its genealogical implications. |
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AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root σπέρμα (seed, that-which-is-sown, offspring, descendant, progeny, remnant)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G4690-02 |
spermasin | to the seeds (offspring) |
G4690-03 |
spermati | to the seed |
G4690-04 |
spermaton | of seeds |
Word Usage (43 occurrences of G4690)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:24 | σπέρμα | sperma | |
| Matthew 13:27 | σπέρμα | sperma | |
| Matthew 13:32 | σπερμάτων | spermaton |