phuo describes the growing of seed in contrasting soils and a root springing up to cause trouble.

The attested uses describe growth: seed grows after falling on rock or good soil, while a root of bitterness is depicted as springing up and causing trouble.

1. Growing or springing up · dominant

   In Luke 8:6 and Luke 8:8, the aorist passive participle occurs when seed has fallen on rock or good soil; the APB renders the clauses “when it grew,” followed respectively by withering for lack of moisture and producing fruit. In Hebrews 12:15, the present active participle describes a root of bitterness “springing up” that causes trouble.

   Luke 8:6Luke 8:8Hebrews 12:15

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the seed clauses in Luke 8:6 and Luke 8:8 as “when it grew” and the root clause in Hebrews 12:15 as “springing up.” These renderings confirm the clauses' growth imagery without establishing finer distinctions.