θηλάζω

thēlázō

Number

G2337

Language

Greek

Original word

θηλάζω

Transliteration

thēlázō

KJV occurrences

6 verses

Definition

to suckle, (by implication) to suck

KJV: (give) suck(-ling)

Root / derivation: from (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

Matthew 21:16

And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

Matthew 24:19

And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

Mark1 verse

Mark 13:17

But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

Luke3 verses

Luke 11:27

And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked.

Luke 21:23

But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.

Luke 23:29

For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck.

Topics that use this word

Watchfulness Christ, the Prophet Despondency Jesus, The Christ Missionaries, All Christians Should Be As Praise Second Coming of Christ, the War

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2337 (thēlázō) mean?

to suckle, (by implication) to suck

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 thēlázō 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 (the nipple);