Strongs Number: G5142
- Greek Word
- τρέφω
- Transliteration
- trephō
- Phonetic
- tref'-o
- Part of Speech
- Strongs Definition
-
but perhaps strengthened from the base of G5157 through the idea of convolution); properly to stiffen that is fatten (by implication to cherish [with food etc.]: pamper rear)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to nourish, support
2. feed
3. to give suck, to fatten
4. to bring up, nurture
- Origin
- A primary verb (properly θρέφω threphō
- Bible Usage
- bring up feed nourish.