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).
Hebrews 12:15 · Word #15
Lexicon G5453
| Lemma | φύω |
| Transliteration | phýō |
| Strong's | G5453 |
| In-context | springing |
| Literal | springing_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
| Lemma | φύω |
| Strong's | G5453 |
SIBI-P1 G5453-02
the sprouting (feminine)
| Root | φύω (phýō) |
| Core Meanings | to sprout, to grow, to bring forth, to spring up, to produce |
| Semantic Range | to 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 Significance | In 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 Notes | Verb, 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 Rationale | The 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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