Strong's Number G5142

τρέφω
trepho · tref'-o
Transliteration:
trepho{tref'-o}
Word Origin:
a primary verb (properly, threpho; but perhaps strength. from the base of 5157 through the idea of convolution);
Part of Speech:
verb
Strong's Definition:
but perhaps strengthened from the base of G5157 (τροπή) through the idea of convolution); properly, to stiffen, i.e. fatten (by implication, to cherish (with food, etc.), pamper, rear)
Usage in the KJV:
feed 3, nourish 3, bring up 1

Total: 8
Occurs 9 times in the Greek text.
Definition:
  1. to nourish, support
  2. feed
  3. to give suck, to fatten
  4. to bring up, nurture