Strong’s G0985

βλαστάνω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

blastanó

Pronunciation

blas-tan'-o

Definition

To sprout, to bud, to produce, to grow

Meaning

intrans: I sprout; trans: I cause to sprout, make to grow up.

Usage

The Greek verb "blastanó" primarily refers to the process of sprouting or budding, often used in the context of plants or seeds beginning to grow. It conveys the idea of new life or growth emerging from a seed or plant. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe spiritual growth or the manifestation of God's kingdom.

Bible references

Matthew 13:26;Mark 4:27;Hebrews 9:4;James 5:18