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θάλπω G2282
G2282 is the Greek word θάλπω, transliterated thálpō. The King James Version most often renders it cherisheth.
What it means
to brood, i.e. (figuratively) to foster.
Where it comes from
probably akin to (to warm).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: cherish.
Verses using θάλπω
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:
1 Thessalonians 2:7 · KJV
But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
Common questions
What does Strong's G2282 mean?
G2282 is the Greek word θάλπω (thálpō), meaning to brood, i.e. (figuratively) to foster.
How is G2282 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cherisheth (2 times).
How many times does G2282 appear in the Bible?
θάλπω (thálpō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2282 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: probably akin to (to warm).
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