μηκύνω
mēkunō
to grow
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek verb "μὴκύνω" (mēkunō) means to grow. It falls within the semantic domain of creation and nature, indicating its connection to the processes of growth and development found in the natural world. As it only occurs once in the Bible, the usage of "μὴκύνω" is likely specific to its context. Its significance is limited to this single occurrence, and further understanding would rely on the surrounding text to provide more information about its intended meaning and application. Since "μὴκύνω" is a verb that describes a process, its range of usage would be restricted to instances where growth or development is being described. Further analysis of the surrounding text would be necessary to determine the specific nuances and implications of this verb in its biblical context.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text