G2282 θάλπω
Strong's Greek Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences
θάλπω
thálpō
Definition
to brood, i.e. (figuratively) to foster
KJV Renderings
cherish
Derivation / Etymology
probably akin to (to warm);
KJV Verses (2)
- Ephesians 5:29For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: