Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀνατρέφω”
Understanding anatréphō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
bring up, nourish (up). - to rear (physically or mentally)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀνατρέφω
Phonetican-at-ref'-o
Transliterationanatréphō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bring up, nourish (up). - to rear (physically or mentally)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:20 | “In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in his father’s house three months:” Word: ἀνατρέφω (anatréphō) | |
| Acts 7:21 | “And when he was cast out, Pharaoh’s daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son.” Word: ἀνατρέφω (anatréphō) | |
| Acts 22:3 | “I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.” Word: ἀνατρέφω (anatréphō) |