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KING JAMES BIBLE DICTIONARY

 

Cherish

The Bible

Bible Usage:

Dictionaries:

  • Included in Eastons: No
  • Included in Hitchcocks: No
  • Included in Naves: No
  • Included in Smiths: No
  • Included in Websters: Yes
  • Included in Strongs: Yes
  • Included in Thayers: No
  • Included in BDB: Yes

Strongs Concordance:

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Cherish

CHERISH, noun The prince of Mecca; a high priest among the Mohammedans.

CHERISH, verb transitive

1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to give warmth, ease or comfort to.

We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children. 1 Thessalonians 2:7.

The damsel was fair and cherished the king. 1 Kings 1:2.

2. To hold as dear; to embrace with affection; to foster, and encourage; as, to cherish the principles of virtue; to cherish religion in the heart.

3. To treat in a manner to encourage growth, by protection, aid, attendance, or supplying nourishment; as, to cherish tender plants.

4. To harbor; to indulge and encourage in the mind; as, to cherish ill will, or any evil passion.


Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Cherished

CHERISHED, participle passive Treated with tenderness; warmed; comforted; fostered.


Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Cherisher

CHERISHER, noun One who cherishes; an encourager; a supporter.


Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Cherishing

CHERISHING, participle present tense Warming; comforting; encouraging; fostering; treating with affection.


Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Cherishment

CHERISHMENT, noun Encouragement; comfort.