Definition
ἐκ-τρέφω
[in LXX for גָּדַל, etc. ;]
1. prop., of children, to nurture, bring up: Ephesians 6:4.
2. to nourish: Ephesians 5:29.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐκτρέφω:
- גִּילgil“to rejoice”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Ephesians 5:29ἐκτρέφει · he nourishesIndeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.
- Ephesians 6:4ἐκτρέφετε · bring them upFathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.