Strong’s G0986

βλαστός

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Blastos

Pronunciation

blas-TOS

Definition

Shoot, Sprout

Meaning

Blastus, chamberlain of King Herod Agrippa I.

Usage

In the New Testament, "blastos" refers to a young shoot or sprout, typically of a plant. It is used metaphorically to describe new growth or the beginning of something. The term emphasizes the idea of life, growth, and potential.

Bible references

Acts 12:20