ΔΥΣΤΟΚΕΩ, δυστοκεω
DYSTOKEŌ, dystokeō
Sounds Like: doos-TOH-keh-oh
Translations: to have difficult childbirth, to be in hard labor, to suffer in childbirth
From the root: ΔΥΣΤΟΚΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'δυσ-' (dys-), meaning 'bad, difficult, ill', and 'τίκτω' (tiktō), meaning 'to give birth'. Therefore, it literally means 'to give birth with difficulty' or 'to have a hard delivery'. It describes the act of experiencing painful or complicated labor during childbirth. It is used to describe a woman who is struggling during the birthing process.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular; or Present, Active, Subjunctive, 1st Person Singular; or Present, Active, Imperative, 2nd Person Singular; or Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G1420 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἘΔΥΣΤΟΚΗΣΕΝ — she had difficulty in childbirth, she had a difficult delivery, she suffered in childbirth
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