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θηλάζω G2337

G2337 is the Greek word θηλάζω, transliterated thēlázō. The King James Version most often renders it give suck.

Word: θηλάζωTransliteration: thēlázōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

to suckle, (by implication) to suck.

Where it comes from

from (the nipple).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

give suck 3×sucklings 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: (give) suck(-ling).

Verses using θηλάζω

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 21:16 · KJV

And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

Matthew 24:19 · KJV

And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

Mark 13:17 · KJV

But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

Luke 21:23 · KJV

But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2337 mean?

G2337 is the Greek word θηλάζω (thēlázō), meaning to suckle, (by implication) to suck.

How is G2337 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it give suck (3 times), sucklings (1 time).

How many times does G2337 appear in the Bible?

θηλάζω (thēlázō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2337 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from (the nipple).

Nearby entries

G2334 · θεωρέω — to be a spectator of, i.e. discern…G2335 · θεωρία — spectatorship, i.e. (concretely) a spectacle G2336 · θήκη — a receptacle, i.e. scabbard G2338 · θῆλυς — female G2339 · θήρα — hunting, i.e. (figuratively) destruction G2340 · θηρεύω — to hunt (an animal), i.e. (figuratively) to carp at

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