KJV dictionary & concordance

cherisheth

Meaning of “cherisheth”

Tenderly cares for, protects, comforts, warms, or nourishes as something dear.

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2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Ephesians 5:29

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Ephesians 5:29 · retained source text

For no man euer yet hated his owne flesh: but nourisheth and cherisheth it, euen as the Lord the Church:

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

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 1 Thessalonians 2:7 · retained source text

But wee were gentle among you, euen as a nurse cherisheth her children:

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