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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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |