φύω (phýō) — Spring

Greek word study: φύω (phýō), Strong's G5453. probably originally, to "puff" or blow, i.e. to swell up; but only used in the implied sense, to germinate or grow (sprout, produce), litera

GreekStrong's G5453
Quick definition
Greek word
φύω (phýō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: spring (up)

Where this word appears

Strong's G5453 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 8:6 and last appears in Hebrews 12:15.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having sprung up ×2springing ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

φυὲν ×2φύουσα ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×2Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1631 ἐκφύω (ekphýō), G1720 ἐμφυσάω (emphysáō), G1721 ἔμφυτος (émphytos), G3504 νεόφυτος (neóphytos), G4854 σύμφυτος (sýmphytos), G4855 συμφύω (symphýō), G5443 φυλή (phylḗ), G5449 φύσις (phýsis), G5452 φυτεύω (phyteúō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does phýō (G5453) mean?

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.

How is G5453 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5453 as: spring (up).

How often does φύω (phýō) appear?

Strong's G5453 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 8:6 and last appears in Hebrews 12:15.