GreekG5453Verb

φύω

phuō

3Occurrences
G5453Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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;

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.trans., to bring forth, produce (of men, to beget); pass., to spring up, grow
2.Intrans., in 2 aor., pf., plpf., and rarely in present (see LS, A, II.), to spring up
LXX: (עָלָה), etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

φύω appears 3 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Luke
2
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

Hebrews 12:15BSB

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.

Luke 8:6BSB

Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the seedlings withered because they had no moisture.

Luke 8:8BSB

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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