Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5142

Strong's G5142 · Greek

τρέφω

trepho · /tref'-o/

Number
G5142
Language
Greek
Original word
τρέφω
Transliteration
trepho
Pronunciation
tref'-o
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

a primary verb (properly, threpho; but perhaps strengthened from the base of 5157 through the idea of convolution); properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.), pamper, rear):--bring up, feed, nourish.

KJV: bring up, feed, nourish

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered τρέφω across 8 verses.

nourished3×
feedeth2×
fed1×
feed1×
up1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew2 verses
Luke2 verses
Acts1 verse
James1 verse
Revelation2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5142 (trepho) mean?

a primary verb (properly, threpho; but perhaps strengthened from the base of 5157 through the idea of convolution); properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.), pamper, rear):--bring up, feed, nourish.

How many times does G5142 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5142 (τρέφω) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “nourished.”

How is trepho translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5142 is rendered as “nourished” (3×), “feedeth” (2×), “fed” (1×), “feed” (1×), among other words.