φύουσα

phuousa

springing

a primary 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:--spring (up).

G5453

Hebrews 12:15 · Word #15

Lexicon G5453

Lemmaφύω
Transliterationphýō
Strong'sG5453
In-contextspringing
Literalspringing_growing

Morphology V PRS ACT PTCP NOM F SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
Voice ACT — Active — The subject performs the action
Mood PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective
Case NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence
Gender F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine
Number SG — Singular — One

Lexical Info

Lemmaφύω
Strong'sG5453

SIBI-P1 G5453-02

the sprouting (feminine)

Rootφύω (phýō)
Core Meaningsto sprout, to grow, to bring forth, to spring up, to produce
Semantic Rangeto sprout from the ground, to grow naturally, to produce offspring or fruit, to arise or spring forth (literally of plants, figuratively of developments or outcomes)
Conceptual SignificanceIn biblical imagery, growth language often conveys divine causation, life emerging from hidden sources, and covenantal fruitfulness. The verb φύω underscores organic, God-ordained development—life that springs forth according to created order or divine promise.
Morphological NotesVerb, present active participle, nominative feminine singular (Gr,V,PPA,NFS). Denotes an ongoing action performed by a feminine subject and functioning substantivally or adjectivally in nominative case.
Rendering RationaleThe rendering preserves the core idea of organic growth inherent in φύω—something springing or germinating from within. The present active participle indicates ongoing action, and the nominative feminine singular form is reflected by specifying that the sprouting entity is feminine and functioning as the subject.

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Word Usage (3 occurrences of G5453)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Luke 8:6 φυὲν phuen having sprung up
Luke 8:8 φυὲν phuen having sprung up
Hebrews 12:15 φύουσα phuousa springing