φύω
phuō
“to grow”
Definition
probably originally, to "puff" or blow, i.e. to swell up; but only used in the implied sense, to germinate or grow (sprout, produce), literally or figuratively
a primary verb;
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
G:V
Greek Verb
Occurrences
φύω appears 3 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.
Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the seedlings withered because they had no moisture.
Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.”As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
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