Strong’s G0616

ἀποκυέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

apokueó

Pronunciation

ap-ok-oo-eh'-o

Definition

To give birth, to bring forth

Meaning

I bring forth, give birth to (a child), a medical or physical word, marking the close of pregnancy.

Usage

The verb ἀποκυέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of giving birth or bringing forth. It is often used metaphorically to describe the process of something coming into being or being produced. In a spiritual context, it can refer to the birth of spiritual life or the manifestation of sin.

Bible references

James 1:15;James 1:18