Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2337

Strong's G2337 · Greek

θηλάζω

thelazo · /thay-lad'-zo/

Number
G2337
Language
Greek
Original word
θηλάζω
Transliteration
thelazo
Pronunciation
thay-lad'-zo
KJV occurrences
6 verses

Definition

from thele (the nipple); to suckle, (by implication) to suck:--(give) suck(-ling).

KJV: (give) suck(-ling)

Root / derivation: from thele (the nipple)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θηλάζω across 6 verses.

suck4×
sucked1×
sucklings1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2337 (thelazo) mean?

from thele (the nipple); to suckle, (by implication) to suck:--(give) suck(-ling).

How many times does G2337 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2337 (θηλάζω) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “suck.”

How is thelazo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2337 is rendered as “suck” (4×), “sucked” (1×), “sucklings” (1×).

Where does the Greek word θηλάζω come from?

from thele (the nipple)