Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2215

Strong's G2215 · Greek

ζιζάνιον

zizanion · /dziz-an'-ee-on/

Number
G2215
Language
Greek
Original word
ζιζάνιον
Transliteration
zizanion
Pronunciation
dziz-an'-ee-on
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

of uncertain origin; darnel or false grain:--tares.

KJV: tares

Root / derivation: of uncertain origin

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ζιζάνιον across 8 verses.

tares8×

Every occurrence (KJV)

8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew8 verses
Matthew 13:25

But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

Matthew 13:26

But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.

Matthew 13:27

So 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 13:29

But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.

Matthew 13:30

Let 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 13:36

Then 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 13:38

The field is the world;1161 the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

Matthew 13:40

As 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 (zizanion) mean?

of uncertain origin; darnel or false grain:--tares.

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 zizanion 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