ΓΗΡΟΒΟΣΚΕΩ, γηροβοσκεω
GĒROBOSKEŌ, gēroboskeō
Sounds Like: gee-roh-bos-KEH-oh
Translations: to support one's parents, to care for the aged
From the root: ΓΗΡΟΒΟΣΚΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'γῆρας' (old age) and 'βόσκω' (to feed, to tend). It refers specifically to the act of caring for and providing for one's elderly parents or the aged in general. It implies providing sustenance, support, and nurture.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G1090 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΓΗΡΟΒΟΣΚΕΩ.
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- ἘΓΗΡΟΒΟΣΚΗΣΕΝ — he cared for, he nourished, he supported, he fed
- ΕΓΗΡΟΒΟΣΚΗΣΕΝ — he cared for the aged, he nourished the aged, he supported the aged
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