ἐκτρέφω ektréphō
Meaning
to rear up to maturity, i.e. (genitive case) to cherish or train
In the King James Version: bring up, nourish
Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G5142 (τρέφω);
Where it is used
- Ephesians 5:29 Indeed, no one ever hated his own body, but he nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church.
- Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.