G616: ἀποκυέω
apokyéō · “to generate”
Definition
to breed forth, i.e. (by transference) to generate (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: beget, produce
Extended definition
ἀπο-κυέω
(Rec. -κύω), -ῶ (ἀπό, κυέω or κύω, to be pregnant), [in LXX: 4Ma.15:17 * ;]
prop., "the medical word for birth as the close of pregnancy" (Hort, Ja., 26 f.). In κοιν, "an ordinary syn. of τίκτω, but definitely 'perfectivised' (M, Pr., 111 ff.; MM, see word) by the
ἀπό, and so implying safe delivery," to bring forth, give birth to: Jas.1:15, 18.†
(AS)
(Rec. -κύω), -ῶ (ἀπό, κυέω or κύω, to be pregnant), [in LXX: 4Ma.15:17 * ;]
prop., "the medical word for birth as the close of pregnancy" (Hort, Ja., 26 f.). In κοιν, "an ordinary syn. of τίκτω, but definitely 'perfectivised' (M, Pr., 111 ff.; MM, see word) by the
ἀπό, and so implying safe delivery," to bring forth, give birth to: Jas.1:15, 18.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G616 is translated
- it brings forth ×1
- he brought forth ×1
Bible verses with G616 (apokyéō)
Apokyéō appears in 2 verses.
- James 1:15
Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
- James 1:18
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.