ἐκτρέφω
ektrephōVerbG1625
to nourish/rear
From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G5142 (τρέφω);
Short Definition
to rear up to maturity, i.e. (genitive case) to cherish or train
Full Lexicon Entry
1.prop., of children, to nurture, bring up
2.to nourish
LXX Usage: for גָּדַל, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Ephesians
2
Key Passages
- Ephesians 5:29
- Ephesians 6:4
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