ἐκτρέφω
ektréphō
“to rear up to maturity, i.e. (genitive case) to cherish or train”
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Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong’s Definition
to rear up to maturity, i.e. (genitive case) to cherish or train
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
to nourish, promote health and strength, Eph. 5:29; to bring up, educate, Eph. 6:4*
Translated in KJV as
bring upnourish
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