Dictionary entry

ἐκτρέφω

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

ἐκ-τρέφω

[in LXX for גָּדַל, etc.;]

1. prop., of children, to nurture, bring up: Eph 6:4.

2. to nourish: Eph 5:29.†