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ἐκτρέφω G1625
G1625 is the Greek word ἐκτρέφω, transliterated ektréphō. The King James Version most often renders it nourisheth.
What it means
to rear up to maturity, i.e. (genitive case) to cherish or train.
Where it comes from
from G1537 (ἐκ) and G5142 (τρέφω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: bring up, nourish.
Verses using ἐκτρέφω
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Ephesians 5:29 · KJV
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
Ephesians 6:4 · KJV
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1625 mean?
G1625 is the Greek word ἐκτρέφω (ektréphō), meaning to rear up to maturity, i.e. (genitive case) to cherish or train.
How is G1625 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it nourisheth (1 time), bring (1 time), up (1 time).
How many times does G1625 appear in the Bible?
ἐκτρέφω (ektréphō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1625 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G5142 (τρέφω).
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