2 Corinthians 9:10

ὁ δὲ ἐπιχορηγῶν σπέρμα τῷ σπείροντι καὶ ἄρτον εἰς βρῶσιν χορηγήσαι καὶ πληθυναῖ τὸν σπόρον ὑμῶν καὶ αὐξήσαι τὰ γεννήματα τῆς δικαιοσύνης ὑμῶν·
Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply seed your sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
ὁ
G3588 T-NSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
δὲ
G1161 CONJ
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
ἐπιχορηγῶν
G2023 V-PAP-NSM
epichorēgeō
to furnish besides, i.e., fully supply, (figuratively) aid or contribute
  • to supply, furnish, present
    • "to be supplied, ministered to, assisted
σπέρμα
G4690
sperma
something sown, i.e., seed (including the male ___%___sperm___%___); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
  • from which a plant germinates
    • the seed i.e., the grain or kernel which contains within itself the germ of the future plants
      • of the grains or kernels sown
      metaphorically a seed i.e., a residue, or a few survivors reserved as the germ of a new race (just as seed is kept from the harvest for the sowing)
    the semen virile
    • the product of this semen, seed, children, offspring, progeny
      • "family, race, posterity"whatever possesses vital force or life giving power
      • of divine energy of the Holy Spirit operating within the soul by which we are regenerated
τῷ
G3588 T-DSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
σπείροντι
G4687 V-PAP-DSM
speirō
to scatter, i.e., sow (literally or figuratively)
  • to sow, scatter, seed
    • "metaphorically of proverbial sayings
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
ἄρτον
G740 N-ASM
artos
bread (as raised) or a loaf
  • food composed of flour mixed with water and baked
    • the Israelites made it in the form of an oblong or round cake, as thick as one's thumb, and as large as a plate or platter hence it was not to be cut but broken
      • "loaves were consecrated to the Lord"of the bread used at the love-feasts and at the Lord's Table
    food of any kind
εἰς
G1519 PREP
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
βρῶσιν
G1035 N-ASF
brōsis
(abstractly) eating (literally or figuratively); by extension (concretely) food (literally or figuratively)
  • act of eating
    • in a wider sense, corrosion
    that which is eaten, food, ailment
    • of the soul's food, either which refreshes the soul, or nourishes and supports it
χορηγήσαι
G5524
chorēgeō
to be a dance-leader, i.e., (generally) to furnish
  • to be a chorus leader, lead a chorus
    • "to furnish the chorus at one's own expense"to procure and supply all things necessary to fit out a chorus"to supply, furnish abundantly
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
πληθυναῖ
G4129
plēthynō
to increase (transitively or intransitively)
  • to increase, to multiply
    • to be increased, (be multiplied) multiply
    to be increased, to multiply
τὸν
G3588 T-ASM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
σπόρον
G4703 N-ASM
sporos
a scattering (of seed), i.e., (concretely) seed (as sown)
  • a sowing
    • "seed (used in sowing)
ὑμῶν
G5216
hymōn
of (from or concerning) you
  • of yours
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
αὐξήσαι
G837
auxanō
to grow (___%___wax___%___), i.e., enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)
  • to cause to grow, augment
    • "to increase, become greater"to grow, increase
    • of plants
      • "of infants"of a multitude of people"of inward Christian growth
τὰ
G3588 T-APN
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
γεννήματα
G1081
gennēma
offspring; by analogy, produce (literally or figuratively)
  • that which has been born or begotten
    • the offspring or progeny of men or animals
      • "the fruits of the earth, the produce of agriculture
τῆς
G3588 T-GSF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
δικαιοσύνης
G1343 N-GSF
dikaiosynē
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • in a broad sense: state of him who is as he ought to be, righteousness, the condition acceptable to God
    • the doctrine concerning the way in which man may attain a state approved of God
      • "integrity, virtue, purity of life, rightness, correctness of thinking feeling, and acting
    in a narrower sense, justice or the virtue which gives each his due
ὑμῶν·
G5216
hymōn
of (from or concerning) you
  • of yours

ὁ δὲ ἐπιχορηγῶν σπέρμα τῷ σπείροντι καὶ ἄρτον εἰς βρῶσιν χορηγήσαι καὶ πληθυναῖ τὸν σπόρον ὑμῶν καὶ αὐξήσαι τὰ γεννήματα τῆς δικαιοσύνης ὑμῶν·
10
Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply seed your sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
Cross References

Isaiah 55:10

כִּי כַּאֲשֶׁר יֵרֵד הַגֶּשֶׁם וְהַשֶּׁלֶג מִן-הַשָּׁמַיִם וְשָׁמָּה לֹא יָשׁוּב כִּי אִם-הִרְוָה אֶת-הָאָרֶץ וְהוֹלִידָהּ וְהִצְמִיחָהּ וְנָתַן זֶרַע לַזֹּרֵעַ וְלֶחֶם לָאֹכֵֽל׃
10
For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:

Hosea 10:12

זִרְעוּ לָכֶם לִצְדָקָה קִצְרוּ לְפִי-חֶסֶד נִירוּ לָכֶם נִיר וְעֵת לִדְרוֹשׁ אֶת-יְהוָה עַד-יָבוֹא וְיֹרֶה צֶדֶק לָכֶֽם׃
12
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

2 Corinthians 9:6

Τοῦτο δέ ὁ σπείρων φειδομένως φειδομένως καὶ θερίσει καὶ ὁ σπείρων ἐπ' εὐλογίαις ἐπ' εὐλογίαις καὶ θερίσει
6
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

בַּבֹּקֶר זְרַע אֶת-זַרְעֶךָ וְלָעֶרֶב אַל-תַּנַּח יָדֶךָ כִּי אֵֽינְךָ יוֹדֵע אֵי זֶה יִכְשָׁר הֲזֶה אוֹ-זֶה וְאִם-שְׁנֵיהֶם כְּאֶחָד טוֹבִֽים׃
6
In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

Proverbs 11:18

רָשָׁע עֹשֶׂה פְעֻלַּת-שָׁקֶר וְזֹרֵעַ צְדָקָה שֶׂכֶר אֱמֶֽת׃
18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

1 Thessalonians 3:12

ὑμᾶς δὲ ὁ κύριος πλεονάσαι καὶ περισσεύσαι τῇ ἀγάπῃ εἰς ἀλλήλους καὶ εἰς πάντας καθάπερ καὶ ἡμεῖς εἰς ὑμᾶς
12
And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:

Philippians 4:17

οὐχ ὅτι ἐπιζητῶ τὸ δόμα ἀλλ' ἐπιζητῶ τὸν καρπὸν τὸν πλεονάζοντα εἰς λόγον ὑμῶν
17
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

Philippians 1:11

πεπληρωμένοι καρπῶν δικαιοσύνης τῶν διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ εἰς δόξαν καὶ ἔπαινον θεοῦ
11
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

Matthew 6:1

Προσέχετε τὴν ἐλεημοσύνην ὑμῶν μὴ ποιεῖν ἔμπροσθεν τῶν ἀνθρώπων πρὸς τὸ θεαθῆναι αὐτοῖς· εἰ δὲ μήγε μισθὸν οὐκ ἔχετε παρὰ τῷ πατρὶ ὑμῶν τῷ ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς
1
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

Genesis 47:23

וַיֹּאמֶר יוֹסֵף אֶל-הָעָם הֵן קָנִיתִי אֶתְכֶם הַיּוֹם וְאֶת-אַדְמַתְכֶם לְפַרְעֹה הֵֽא-לָכֶם זֶרַע וּזְרַעְתֶּם אֶת-הָֽאֲדָמָֽה׃
23
Then Joseph said unto the people, Behold, I have bought you this day and your land for Pharaoh: lo, here is seed for you, and ye shall sow the land.

Genesis 47:19

לָמָּה נָמוּת לְעֵינֶיךָ גַּם-אֲנַחְנוּ גַּם אַדְמָתֵנוּ קְנֵֽה-אֹתָנוּ וְאֶת-אַדְמָתֵנוּ בַּלָּחֶם וְנִֽהְיֶה אֲנַחְנוּ וְאַדְמָתֵנוּ עֲבָדִים לְפַרְעֹה וְתֶן-זֶרַע וְנִֽחְיֶה וְלֹא נָמוּת וְהָֽאֲדָמָה לֹא תֵשָֽׁם׃
19
Wherefore shall we die before thine eyes, both we and our land? buy us and our land for bread, and we and our land will be servants unto Pharaoh: and give us seed, that we may live, and not die, that the land be not desolate.

Genesis 1:11

וַיֹּאמֶר אֱלֹהִים תַּֽדְשֵׁא הָאָרֶץ דֶּשֶׁא עֵשֶׂב מַזְרִיעַ זֶרַע עֵץ פְּרִי עֹשֶׂה פְּרִי לְמִינוֹ אֲשֶׁר זַרְעוֹ-בוֹ עַל-הָאָרֶץ וַֽיְהִי-כֵֽן׃
11
And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.

Ephesians 5:9

ὁ γὰρ καρπὸς τοῦ Πνεύματος ἐν πάσῃ ἀγαθωσύνῃ καὶ δικαιοσύνῃ καὶ ἀληθείᾳ
9
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

1 Thessalonians 4:10

καὶ γὰρ ποιεῖτε αὐτὸ εἰς πάντας τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς τοὺς ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ Μακεδονίᾳ παρακαλοῦμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς ἀδελφοί περισσεύειν μᾶλλον
10
And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;
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