Strong's Lexicon geórgeó: To till, to cultivate, to farm Original Word: γεωργέω Word Origin: From Greek words γῆ (gē, meaning "earth" or "land") and ἔργον (ergon, meaning "work" or "labor"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for γεωργέω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to farming and cultivation, such as עָבַד (avad, Strong's H5647), meaning "to work" or "to serve," often used in the context of tilling the land. Usage: The verb γεωργέω primarily refers to the act of working the land, including plowing, planting, and tending to crops. It conveys the idea of cultivation and care, often used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe spiritual nurturing and growth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the agrarian society of ancient Greece and the broader Mediterranean world, farming was a fundamental occupation. The imagery of farming and cultivation was deeply embedded in the culture and was frequently used in literature and teaching to convey spiritual truths. The act of farming required patience, diligence, and an understanding of the seasons, making it a fitting metaphor for spiritual growth and discipleship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom geórgos Definition to till NASB Translation tilled (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1090: γεωργέωγεωργέω, γεωργῷ: (present passive γεωργοῦμαι); (γεωργός, which see); to practise agriculture, to till the ground: τήν γῆν (Plato, Theag., p. 121 b.; Eryx., p. 392 d.; (others); 1 Esdr. 4:6; 1 Macc. 14:8); passive: Hebrews 6:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to cultivate, tillFrom georgos; to till (the soil) -- dress. see GREEK georgos Forms and Transliterations γεωργειται γεωργείται γεωργεῖται γεωργούντων georgeitai georgeîtai geōrgeitai geōrgeîtaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 6:7 V-PIM/P-3SGRK: οὓς καὶ γεωργεῖται μεταλαμβάνει εὐλογίας NAS: it is also tilled, receives KJV: whom it is dressed, receiveth INT: whom also it is tilled partakes of blessing |
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