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 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
2

Key Passages

  • Ephesians 5:29
  • Ephesians 6:4

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