G4719
στάχυς
a head of grain (as standing out from the stalk)
Transliteration
stáchysPronunciation
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a head of grain (as standing out from the stalk)
στάχυς(stáchys)
Strong’s Definition
a head of grain (as standing out from the stalk)
from the base of G2476 (ἵστημι);
“At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.”
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Strong's G4719: A masculine noun referring to an ear of grain or head of wheat. In New Testament usage, it appears in contexts highlighting both agricultural practices and spiritual teachings, particularly in Jesus' discussions about Sabbath observance and in parables about spiritual growth.
U- Unveiling the Word
στάχυς carries both literal and metaphorical significance in biblical usage. As a basic agricultural term, it represents the mature grain head ready for harvest. In the New Testament, it appears prominently in the controversy over Sabbath observance when Jesus' disciples plucked grain, and in the parable of the growing seed. Early church fathers saw in the στάχυς a symbol of spiritual maturity and the gradual process of Christian growth. Today, it continues to illustrate how spiritual life develops naturally through stages, just as grain progresses from blade to full ear.
N - Necessary Information
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D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
Not applicable as this is a simple noun
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E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its agricultural context. Thayer's notes its literal and metaphorical uses. LSJ documents extensive usage in farming contexts. Vine's connects it to spiritual growth imagery. Strong's highlights its basic meaning. LEH traces Septuagint agricultural usage. Moulton and Milligan show its common use in agricultural documents.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Matthew 12:1: "At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. And His disciples were hungry, and began to pluck heads of grain [στάχυς] and to eat."
Additional References:
Mark 2:23, Mark 4:28
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
στάχυς reminds us of God's provision and the natural process of spiritual growth. It proclaims the good news that the Messiah brings both physical and spiritual nourishment to His people. This word teaches us that spiritual maturity, like the growth of grain, follows a divine pattern and requires patience and proper conditions.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4719: A masculine noun referring to an ear of grain or head of wheat. In New Testament usage, it appears in contexts highlighting both agricultural practices and spiritual teachings, particularly in Jesus' discussions about Sabbath observance and in parables about spiritual growth.
Part of speech: Noun (masculine)
Tags: grain, agriculture, harvest, sabbath, spiritual-growth, farming, wheat, crops, parables, Jesus-teaching, agricultural-imagery, provision, food, sustenance, harvest-metaphors