φύω phýō
Meaning
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
In the King James Version: spring (up)
Derivation: a primary verb;
Where it is used
- Luke 8:6 Some fell on rocky ground, and when it came up, the seedlings withered because they had no moisture.
- Luke 8:8 Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
- Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.