τίκτω

tiktōVerbG5088

to give birth to

From: a strengthened form of a primary (which is used only as alternate in certain tenses);

Short Definition

to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively

Full Lexicon Entry

prop., of parents, to beget, bring forth, but esp. the latter, and so always in NT: absol., " (LXX) (see M, Pr., 127); υἱόν; pass. Metaphorical, of the earth, βοτάνην, (Æsch.); of lust, ἁμαρτίαν.
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָלַד

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

18 times

Appears 18 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
5
Matthew
4
Revelation
4
Hebrews
2
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • Galatians 4:27
  • James 1:15
  • Luke 1:57
  • Luke 2:11
  • Matthew 1:25

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