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Strong's Greek · G2282

θάλπω

thálpō

Definitionto brood, i.e. (figuratively) to foster

Derivationprobably akin to (to warm);

KJV usagecherish

Occurrences2 in the KJV · 2 verses

θάλπω in Scripture

Ephesians 5:29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 1 Thessalonians 2:7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: