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. |