Definition
ἀροτριάω, -ῶ
(ἄροτρον), [in LXX: Deuteronomy 22:10, al. (חָרַשׁ), Isaiah 7:25 (עֲדַר) ;]
later form of ἀρόω, to plough (MM, see word): Luke 17:7, 1 Corinthians 9:10.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀροτριάω:
- חָרַשׁcha.rash“to plow/plot”80%
- מַתִּתְיָ֫הוּmat.tit.yah“Mattithiah”20%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Luke 17:7ἀροτριῶντα · plowingWhich of you whose servant comes in from plowing or shepherding in the field will say to him, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’?
- 1 Corinthians 9:10ἀροτριῶν · plowman; ἀροτριᾶν · plowsIsn’t He actually speaking on our behalf? Indeed, this was written for us, because when the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they should also expect to share in the harvest.