Lexical Definition
ἀποκυέω apokyéō (ap-ok-oo-eh'-o) to generate G:V
from ἀπό and the base of κῦμα
beget, produce.
- to breed forth, i.e. (by transference) to generate (figuratively)
Abbott-Smith
** ἀπο-κυέω (Rec. -κύω), -ῶ (< ἀπό, κυέω or κύω, to be pregnant), [in LXX: IV Mac 15:17*;]
prop., "the medical word for birth as the close of pregnancy" (Hort, Ja., 26 f.). In κοινή, "an ordinary syn. of τίκτω, but definitely 'perfectivised' (M, Pr., 111 ff.; MM, s.v.) by the ἀπό, and so implying safe delivery," to bring forth, give birth to: Ja 1:15, 18.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| James | 1:15 · 1:18 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀποκυέω-έω,
bear young, bring forth, with accusative, [NT+4th c.BC+]:—passive, of the child, [Refs 1st c.AD+] (passive participle ἀποκυόμενα[Refs 1st c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Jas.1.15