Greek Word Study · Strong’s G616

ἀποκυέω

apokueō · “to generate

Used 2 times across 1 book

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.†
Where it appears
James
2
In the text
James 1:15Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.James 1:18Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

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