Greek Word Study

The meaning of ὠδίνω

Understanding ōdínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

travail in (birth). - to experience the pains of parturition (literally or figuratively)

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ὠδίνω

Phonetico-dee'-no
Transliterationōdínō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

travail in (birth). - to experience the pains of parturition (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Galatians 4:19

My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,

Word: ὠδίνω (ōdínō)
Galatians 4:27

For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband.

Word: ὠδίνω (ōdínō)
Revelation 12:2

And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.

Word: ὠδίνω (ōdínō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Galatians
Book Distribution

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