Phýō — G5453

Definition

verb

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

1. to beget, bring forth, produce
2. intransitive, to shoot forth, spring up

Usually translated as

spring

Origin

a primary verb

Occurrences

Phýō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), Hebrews (1)

• Luke 8:6 — And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up (φυὲν), it withered away, because it lacked moisture.
• Luke 8:8 — And other fell on good ground, and sprang up (φυὲν), 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 (φύουσα) up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;