"to bear, bring forth children, Mt. 1:21, 23; trop. to bear, produce, as the earth, yield, Heb. 6:7; met. to give birth to, Jas. 1:15"
Definition and meaning
to bear, bring forth children, Mt. 1:21, 23; trop. to bear, produce, as the earth, yield, Heb. 6:7; met. to give birth to, Jas. 1:15
In the original Greek the word is written: τίκτω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of tikto (G5088) across the King James Bible.
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
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Common questions
Strong's G5088 (tikto) is a Greek word that means: to bear, bring forth children, Mt. 1:21, 23; trop. to bear, produce, as the earth, yield, Heb. 6:7; met. to give birth to, Jas. 1:15 It appears 18 times in the King James Bible.
The word tikto (G5088) appears 18 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5088 is tikto, a Greek word defined as: to bear, bring forth children, Mt. 1:21, 23; trop. to bear, produce, as the earth, yield, Heb. 6:7; met. to give birth to, Jas. 1:15. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
tikto is a Greek word found in the New Testament.