985. blastanó

Lexicon

blastanó: To sprout, to bud, to produce, to grow

Original Word: βλαστάνω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: blastanó
Pronunciation: blas-tan'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (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.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

bring forth, bud, spring up.

From blastos (a sprout); to germinate; by implication, to yield fruit -- bring forth, bud, spring (up).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from a prim. root blast-
Definition
to sprout, produce
NASB Translation
budded (1), produced (1), sprouted (1), sprouts (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 985: βλαστάνω

βλαστάνω, 3 person singular present subjunctive βλαστᾷ from the form βλαστάω, Mark 4:27 L T Tr WH (cf. Buttmann, 55 (48); (Ecclesiastes 2:6; Hermas, sim. 4, 1f [ET])); 1 aorist ἐβλάστησα (cf. Winers Grammar, 84 (80); (Buttmann, the passage cited));

1. intransitively, to sprout, bud, put forth leaves: Mark 4:27; Matthew 13:26; Hebrews 9:4; (Numbers 17:8; Joel 2:22, etc.; in Greek writings from Pindar down).

2. in later Greek writings transitively, to produce: τόν καρπόν, James 5:18. (Genesis 1:11, etc.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a primary root, related to the concept of growth or sprouting.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of growth and sprouting in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by words such as צָמַח (tsamach • Strong's H6779), which means to sprout or spring up, and נָבַט (nabat • Strong's H5027), which can mean to look or regard, but in certain contexts, it conveys the idea of budding or flourishing. These Hebrew terms similarly emphasize the themes of growth, renewal, and divine providence found in the Greek βλαστάνω.

Usage: The verb βλαστάνω is used in the New Testament to describe the process of growth or sprouting, often in a metaphorical sense to illustrate spiritual or moral development.

Context: The Greek verb βλαστάνω appears in the New Testament to convey the idea of growth, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It is used to describe the natural process of plants sprouting and producing fruit, as well as the spiritual growth of individuals or communities. This term is often employed in parables and teachings of Jesus to illustrate the Kingdom of God and the transformative power of faith.

In the Berean Standard Bible, βλαστάνω is found in passages such as Mark 4:27, where it describes the mysterious and autonomous growth of the seed: "Night and day he sleeps and wakes, and the seed sprouts and grows, though he knows not how." This usage highlights the divine and often unseen work of God in bringing about spiritual growth and maturity.

The concept of βλαστάνω is also significant in understanding the biblical theme of new life and regeneration. It underscores the idea that just as seeds must sprout to fulfill their purpose, so must individuals experience spiritual rebirth and growth to fully realize their potential in God's plan.

Forms and Transliterations

βεβλάστηκε βλαστα βλαστᾷ βλαστάνη βλαστήσαι βλαστησασα βλαστήσασα βλαστησάτω βλαστήσατω βλαστήσει βλαστώντα εβλάστησε εβλαστησεν εβλάστησεν ἐβλάστησεν blasta blastā̂i blastesasa blastēsasa blastḗsasa eblastesen eblastēsen eblástesen eblástēsen

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 13:26 V-AIA-3S
GRK: ὅτε δὲ ἐβλάστησεν ὁ χόρτος
NAS: the wheat sprouted and bore
KJV: the blade was sprung up, and
INT: when moreover sprouted the plants

Mark 4:27 V-PSA-3S
GRK: ὁ σπόρος βλαστᾷ καὶ μηκύνηται
NAS: and the seed sprouts and grows--
KJV: the seed should spring and
INT: the seed should sprout and grow

Hebrews 9:4 V-APA-NFS
GRK: Ἀαρὼν ἡ βλαστήσασα καὶ αἱ
NAS: rod which budded, and the tables
KJV: rod that budded, and
INT: of Aaron having budded and the

James 5:18 V-AIA-3S
GRK: ἡ γῆ ἐβλάστησεν τὸν καρπὸν
NAS: rain and the earth produced its fruit.
KJV: and the earth brought forth her fruit.
INT: the earth caused to sprout the fruit

Strong's Greek 985
4 Occurrences

βλαστᾷ — 1 Occ.
βλαστήσασα — 1 Occ.
ἐβλάστησεν — 2 Occ.