Cherish
Bible Usage:
- cherish used once.
- cherished used once.
- cherisheth used twice.
- Bible Reference: 1 Kings 1:2
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:
- H5532 Used 1 time
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.
CHERISHED, participle passive Treated with tenderness; warmed; comforted; fostered.
CHERISHER, noun One who cherishes; an encourager; a supporter.
CHERISHING, participle present tense Warming; comforting; encouraging; fostering; treating with affection.
CHERISHMENT, noun Encouragement; comfort.