Greek word study
τρέφω G5142
- Transliteration
- tréphō
- KJV glosses
- bring up, feed, nourish
Lexical summary
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)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
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)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information