τρέφω
trephōVerbG5142
to feed
From: a primary verb (properly, ;
Short Definition
but perhaps strengthened from the base of G5157 (τροπή) through the idea of convolution); properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.), pamper, rear)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to make to grow, bring up, rear
2.to nourish, feed
LXX Usage: for חָיָה hi., גָּדַל pi., אָכַל hi., etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
9 timesAppears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
3
Matthew
2
Revelation
2
Acts
1
James
1
Key Passages
- Acts 12:20
- James 5:5
- Luke 12:24
- Luke 23:29
- Luke 4:16
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