Strong's G2215 · Greek
ζιζάνιον
zizánion
Definition
darnel or false grain
KJV: tares
Root / derivation: of uncertain origin;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ζιζάνιον across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew8 verses
But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.
Matthew 13:26But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.
Matthew 13:27So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?
Matthew 13:29But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.
Matthew 13:30Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.
Matthew 13:36Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.
Matthew 13:38The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
Matthew 13:40As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2215 (zizánion) mean?
darnel or false grain
How many times does G2215 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2215 (ζιζάνιον) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “tares.”
How is zizánion translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2215 is rendered as “tares” (8×).
Where does the Greek word ζιζάνιον come from?
of uncertain origin;