ὠδίνω

ōdinōVerbG5605

be in labor

From: from G5604 (ὠδίν);

Short Definition

to experience the pains of parturition (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to have birthpangs, to travail: (LXX); metaphorically.
LXX Usage: chiefly for חוּל, also for חָבַל pi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Galatians
2
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • Galatians 4:19
  • Galatians 4:27
  • Revelation 12:2

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