Thálpō — G2282

G2282 · Greek — θάλπω

Pronunciation: thal'-po

Definition

verb

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

properly, to warm, keep warm (Latinfoveo)
like the Latinfoveo, equivalent to to cherish with tender love, to foster with tender care

Usually translated as

cherish

Origin

probably akin to thállō (to warm)

Occurrences

Thálpō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Ephesians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1)

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

Strong's Lexicon — T