G5453: φύω
phýō · “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
KJV translates it as: spring (up)
Word origin: a primary verb;
Extended definition
φύω
[in LXX: Pro.26:9, Eze.37:8 (עָלָה), etc. ;]
1. trans., to bring forth, produce (of men, to beget); pass., to spring up, grow: Luk.8:6, 8.
2. Intrans., in 2 aor., pf., plpf., and rarely in present (see LS, see word, A, II.), to spring up: Heb.12:15.†
(AS)
[in LXX: Pro.26:9, Eze.37:8 (עָלָה), etc. ;]
1. trans., to bring forth, produce (of men, to beget); pass., to spring up, grow: Luk.8:6, 8.
2. Intrans., in 2 aor., pf., plpf., and rarely in present (see LS, see word, A, II.), to spring up: Heb.12:15.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5453 is translated
- having sprung up ×2
- springing ×1
Bible verses with G5453 (phýō)
Phýō appears in 3 verses.
- Luke 8:6
And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
- Luke 8:8
And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
- Hebrews 12:15
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;