Strong's G2337 · Greek
θηλάζω
thelazo · /thay-lad'-zo/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Luke3 verses
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 21:23But 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 23:29For, 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.
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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)