τρέφω
tréphō
“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)”
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Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong’s Definition
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)
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
to nourish; to feed, support, cherish, provide for,
Translated in KJV as
bring upfeednourish
Etymology
a primary verb (properly, ;
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