What does trophos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G5162

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

a nurse, 1 Thess. 2:7*

In the original Greek the word is written: τροφός

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with trophos

These are the most notable occurrences of trophos (G5162) across the King James Bible.

1 Thessalonians 2:7

But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about trophos

What does trophos mean in Greek?

Strong's G5162 (trophos) is a Greek word that means: a nurse, 1 Thess. 2:7* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does trophos appear in the Bible?

The word trophos (G5162) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5162?

Strong's G5162 is trophos, a Greek word defined as: a nurse, 1 Thess. 2:7*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is trophos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

trophos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.