θάλπω

thalpōVerbG2282

to care for

From: probably akin to (to warm);

Short Definition

to brood, i.e. (figuratively) to foster

Full Lexicon Entry

to heat, warm; metaphorically, (a) to inflame ; (b) to foster, cherish.
LXX Usage: for סָכַן, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

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

1 Thessalonians
1
Ephesians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:7
  • Ephesians 5:29

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