θηλάζω

thēlazōVerbG2337

to suckle

From: from (the nipple);

Short Definition

to suckle, (by implication) to suck

Full Lexicon Entry

1.of the mother, to suckle
2.Of the young, to suck
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָנַק hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
2
Matthew
2
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 11:27
  • Luke 21:23
  • Matthew 21:16
  • Matthew 24:19
  • Mark 13:17

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