1 | Strong's Number: g5162 | Greek: trophos |
Nurse:
translated "nurse" in 1Th 2:7, there denotes a "nursing" mother, as is clear from the statement "cherisheth her own children;" this is also confirmed by the word epios, "gentle" (in the same verse), which was commonly used of the kindness of parents towards children. Cp. trepho, "to bring up" (see NOURISH).
Nurse:
In ancient times the position of the nurse, wherever one was maintained, was one of much honor sad importance. See Genesis 24:59; 36; 8; 2 Samuel 4:4; 2 Kings 11:2. The same term is applied to a foster‐father or mother, e.g. Numbers 11:12; Ruth 4:16; Isaiah 49:23.
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