Strong's Lexicon trophé: Food, nourishment Original Word: τροφή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb τρέφω (trephō), meaning "to nourish" or "to feed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - מַאֲכָל (ma'akal) - H3978: Refers to food or something edible. - לֶחֶם (lechem) - H3899: Commonly translated as bread, but also used more broadly for food. Usage: The term "trophé" refers to food or nourishment, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It is used in the New Testament to describe physical sustenance necessary for life, as well as spiritual nourishment that sustains the soul. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, food was a central part of daily life and social interaction. Meals were often communal and held significant cultural and religious importance. The sharing of food was a symbol of fellowship and unity. In the Jewish context, dietary laws and practices were integral to religious observance, and food was often associated with purity and holiness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom trephó Definition nourishment, food NASB Translation enough* (1), food (13), meals (1), support (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5160: τροφήτροφή, τροφῆς, ἡ (τρέφω, 2 perfect τέτροφα), food, nourishment: Matthew 3:4; Matthew 6:25; Matthew 10:10; Matthew 24:45; Luke 12:23; John 4:8; Acts 2:46; Acts 9:19; Acts 14:17; Acts 27:33f, 36, 38; James 2:15; of the food of the mind, i. e. the substance of instruction, Hebrews 5:12, 14. (Tragg., Xenophon, Plato, and following; the Sept. for לֶחֶם, אֹכֶל, מָזון, etc.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance food, meat. From trepho; nourishment (literally or figuratively); by implication, rations (wages) -- food, meat. see GREEK trepho Forms and Transliterations τροφας τροφάς τροφὰς τροφη τροφή τροφὴ τροφην τροφήν τροφὴν τροφης τροφής τροφῆς trophas trophàs trophe trophē trophḗ trophḕ trophen trophēn trophḕn trophes trophês trophēs trophē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 3:4 N-NFSGRK: ἡ δὲ τροφὴ ἦν αὐτοῦ NAS: his waist; and his food was locusts KJV: and his meat was locusts INT: and [the] food was of him Matthew 6:25 N-GFS Matthew 10:10 N-GFS Matthew 24:45 N-AFS Luke 12:23 N-GFS John 4:8 N-AFP Acts 2:46 N-GFS Acts 9:19 N-AFS Acts 14:17 N-GFS Acts 27:33 N-GFS Acts 27:34 N-GFS Acts 27:36 N-GFS Acts 27:38 N-GFS Hebrews 5:12 N-GFS Hebrews 5:14 N-NFS James 2:15 N-GFS Strong's Greek 5160 |
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