◄ G5142 ►
τρέφω
Transliteration
trepho;
Pronunciation
tref'-o
Parts of Speech
v
Root Word (Etymology)
a primary verb (properly, threpho
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: but perhaps strengthened from the base of 5157 through the idea of convolution)
KJV Translation Count — 8x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: feed (4), nourish (3), bring up (1)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. to nourish, support
2. feed
3. to give suck, to fatten
4. to bring up, nurture
Strong's Definitions
tref'-o; a primary verb (properly θρέφω; but perhaps strength from the base of (5157) (τροπή) through the idea of convolution); properly to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication to cherish [with food, etc.], pamper, rear): — bring up, feed, nourish.
Concordance Results Using KJV
Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father G5142eth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought G5142: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood G5142 for to read.
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God G5142eth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
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 G5142ed by the king's country.
Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have G5142ed your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.
And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should G5142 her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
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 G5142ed for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.