σῦκον

greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter4 occurrences4 books4 verses

Definition

σῦκον, -ου, τό

[in LXX for תְּאֵן ]

a fig: Matthew 7:16, Mark 11:13, Luke 6:44, James 3:12.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as σῦκον:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Matthew 7:16σῦκα · figs
    By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
  2. Mark 11:13σύκων · for figs
    Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if there was any fruit on it. But when He reached it, He found nothing on it except leaves, since it was not the season for figs.
  3. Luke 6:44σῦκα · figs
    For each tree is known by its own fruit. Indeed, figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor grapes from brambles.
  4. James 3:12σῦκα · [bear] figs
    My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.