φύω

phuōVerbG5453

to grow

From: a primary verb;

Short 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

Full Lexicon Entry

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 Usage: (עָלָה), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

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

Luke
2
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 12:15
  • Luke 8:6
  • Luke 8:8

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