Definition and Context
Sowing-seed refers to the act of planting seeds in the ground for the purpose of growing crops. This agricultural practice is frequently mentioned in the Bible, symbolizing various spiritual truths and principles. In biblical times, sowing was a critical part of daily life and survival, as it was essential for producing food. The process of sowing involved scattering seeds by hand over prepared soil, a method that required faith in God's provision for growth and harvest.

Biblical References
The concept of sowing-seed is richly illustrated throughout Scripture, often used metaphorically to convey spiritual lessons. One of the most notable parables is the Parable of the Sower, found in the Synoptic Gospels. In Matthew 13:3-9 , Jesus describes a sower who scatters seed on different types of soil, each representing different responses to the Word of God. The seed that falls on good soil yields a fruitful harvest, symbolizing those who hear the Word and understand it, producing spiritual fruit.

In 2 Corinthians 9:6 , the Apostle Paul uses the principle of sowing to teach about generosity: "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." This passage emphasizes the law of sowing and reaping, a principle that applies both to material and spiritual investments.

Symbolism and Spiritual Lessons
Sowing-seed is often used to illustrate the dissemination of God's Word and the growth of His Kingdom. In Mark 4:26-29 , Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a man scattering seed on the ground, highlighting the mysterious and divine nature of spiritual growth. The sower's role is to plant the seed, but it is God who causes it to grow, underscoring the believer's dependence on divine power for spiritual fruitfulness.

The act of sowing also represents the principle of faith and patience. Ecclesiastes 11:6 advises, "Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or if both will equally prosper." This encourages believers to diligently sow seeds of righteousness and trust God for the outcome, even when the results are not immediately visible.

Practical Application
In a practical sense, sowing-seed serves as a reminder of the importance of preparation, diligence, and trust in God's provision. Believers are called to sow seeds of faith, love, and truth in their daily lives, trusting that God will bring about a harvest in His perfect timing. Galatians 6:7-9 warns, "Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

Conclusion
While the entry does not include a formal conclusion, the biblical theme of sowing-seed serves as a powerful metaphor for spiritual growth, responsibility, and the assurance of God's faithfulness in bringing about a bountiful harvest for those who sow in righteousness.2233. zera -- a sowing, seed, offspring
... 2232, 2233. zera. 2234 . a sowing, seed, offspring. Transliteration: zera
Phonetic Spelling: (zeh'-rah) Short Definition: descendants. ...
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Ignorance of the Seed Makes no Difference.
... Suppose I meet a man who is sowing seed, and say: "Hello, stranger, what are
you sowing?". "Seed.". "What kind of seed?". "I don't know.". ...
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The Mustard Seed: a Sermon for the Sabbath-School Teacher
... who liked to hear the Scriptures "properly confounded"; or like the other who said,
"You should hear our minister dispense with the truth." Sowing seed is work ...
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Christ's Glances at the Future Progress of his Kingdom, and at his ...
... is of the same character with Christ's parables given in the first three Gospels
in general, and especially with those taken from sowing seed, &c.; a sign of ...
/.../section 125 christs glances at.htm

Relation of Faith and Unbelief to the Supernatural Powers of Jesus ...
... up from the earth could not spring up apart from tillage; for this He has done once
for all in the law, "Let the earth put forth grass sowing seed after its ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/19 relation of faith and.htm

Christ
... Was a sower sowing seed, he saw in that incident an illustration of the fact that
the true seed is the Word of God, and the true sower he who casts it into the ...
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Things which are Characteristic of Mark.
... ended by killing His well-beloved Son (12:1-9). Thus it will be seen, that each
has to do with ministry or service: the first three with sowing Seed, and the ...
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Success.
... How frequently, in default of apparent results, we have been forced to console
ourselves with the thought that we are "sowing seed" and that there will be an ...
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The Blind Watchers at the Cross
... a great deal of our lives. We are like people sowing seed in the dark;
it is put into our hands and we sow. We do the deed; this ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the blind watchers at the.htm

A Paradox of Selling and Buying
... your money for that which is not bread?' It cannot but be so, for only God can satisfy
a man, and only in doing His will are we sure of sowing seed which will ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/a paradox of selling and.htm

A Revival Sermon
... abundance of fruit shall be so surprising that before the treader of grapes can
have trodden out all the juice of the vine, the time shall come for sowing seed ...
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Sowing-seed (1 Occurrence)
Sowing-seed. Sowing, Sowing-seed. Sowing-time . Multi-Version
Concordance Sowing-seed (1 Occurrence). Leviticus 11:37 ...
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Sowing (28 Occurrences)
... Genesis 1:11 And God saith, 'Let the earth yield tender grass, herb sowingseed,
fruit-tree (whose seed 'is' in itself) making fruit after its kind, on the ...
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Tender (66 Occurrences)
... Genesis 1:11 And God saith, 'Let the earth yield tender grass, herb sowingseed,
fruit-tree (whose seed 'is' in itself) making fruit after its kind, on the ...
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Fallow-ground
... The cultivator of the soil was careful to "break up" his fallow ground,
ie, to clear the field of weeds, before sowingseed in it. ...
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Fallowground
... The cultivator of the soil was careful to "break up" his fallow ground,
ie, to clear the field of weeds, before sowingseed in it. ...
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Pulse (3 Occurrences)
... puls (zero'-im (Daniel 1:12 margin, "herbs"), zere'onim (Daniel 1:16); compare zerua`,
"sowingseed" (Leviticus 11:37), and zeru'im, "things sown" (Isaiah 61:11 ...
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Carcase (38 Occurrences)
... (DBY YLT). Leviticus 11:37 And if any part of their carcase fall upon any
sowing-seed which is to be sown, it shall be clean; (DBY YLT). ...
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Carcass (30 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV). Leviticus 11:37 If part of their carcass
falls on any sowingseed which is to be sown, it is clean. ...
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Share (138 Occurrences)
... furrow; a plowshare. 2. (n.) The part which opens the ground for the reception
of the seed, in a machine for sowingseed. 3. (n.) A ...
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Sowing-time (1 Occurrence)
Sowing-time. Sowing-seed, Sowing-time. Sown . Multi-Version Concordance
Sowing-time (1 Occurrence). ... (DBY). Sowing-seed, Sowing-time. Sown . Reference
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