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τρέφω G5142

G5142 is the Greek word τρέφω, transliterated tréphō. The King James Version most often renders it nourished.

Word: τρέφωTransliteration: tréphōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

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).

Where it comes from

a primary verb (properly, .

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

nourished 3×feedeth 2×fed 1×brought up 1×should feed 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: bring up, feed, nourish.

Verses using τρέφω

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 6:26 · KJV

Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

Matthew 25:37 · KJV

Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

Luke 4:16 · KJV

And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read.

Luke 12:24 · KJV

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?

Acts 12:20 · KJV

And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.

James 5:5 · KJV

Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.

Revelation 12:6 · KJV

And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.

Revelation 12:14 · KJV

And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5142 mean?

G5142 is the Greek word τρέφω (tréphō), meaning 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).

How is G5142 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it nourished (3 times), feedeth (2 times), fed (1 time), brought up (1 time), should feed (1 time).

How many times does G5142 appear in the Bible?

τρέφω (tréphō) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5142 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb (properly, .

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