Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τεκνοτροφέω”
Understanding teknotrophéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
bring up children. - to be a childrearer, i.e. fulfil the duties of a female parent
G5044
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τεκνοτροφέω
Phonetictek-not-rof-eh'-o
Transliterationteknotrophéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bring up children. - to be a childrearer, i.e. fulfil the duties of a female parent
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 5:10 | “Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.” Word: τεκνοτροφέω (teknotrophéō) |