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It is a concept that reflects the nature of God's love for His people and the love that believers are called to exhibit towards one another. While the specific word "cherish" may not frequently appear in the Bible, the underlying principles are woven throughout Scripture.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, the idea of cherishing is often associated with God's covenant relationship with Israel. God is depicted as a loving and nurturing figure, caring for His people with tenderness and compassion. For example, in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-10.htm">Deuteronomy 32:10-11</a>, God is described as guarding and caring for Israel as the "apple of His eye," akin to an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young. This imagery conveys a sense of protection and nurturing, akin to cherishing.<br><br>The Hebrew word "racham," often translated as "compassion" or "mercy," carries connotations of a deep, tender affection, similar to the way a parent cherishes a child. This is seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/49-15.htm">Isaiah 49:15</a>, where God compares His love for Israel to that of a mother's love for her nursing child, emphasizing the depth and constancy of His care.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the concept of cherishing is closely linked to the love and care within the body of Christ. <a href="/ephesians/5-28.htm">Ephesians 5:28-29</a> provides a direct reference to cherishing in the context of marriage: "In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church." Here, the Greek word "thalpō," translated as "cares for," implies a nurturing and cherishing attitude.<br><br>The relationship between Christ and the Church serves as the ultimate model of cherishing love. Christ's sacrificial love for the Church, as described in <a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25</a>, is the standard for how believers are to love and cherish one another. This love is selfless, sacrificial, and nurturing, reflecting the deep care that Christ has for His people.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>Believers are called to cherish one another in various relationships, including marriage, family, and the broader Christian community. This involves showing kindness, compassion, and a willingness to serve others selflessly. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:7-8</a> , Paul describes his care for the Thessalonians with the imagery of a nursing mother cherishing her children, highlighting the gentle and affectionate nature of his ministry.<br><br>The call to cherish extends beyond personal relationships to encompass a broader sense of stewardship and care for God's creation. This includes valuing and nurturing the gifts and resources God has entrusted to believers, as well as caring for the physical and spiritual well-being of others.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The biblical concept of cherishing is deeply rooted in the character of God and His relationship with His people. It is a call to love and nurture others with the same depth and commitment that God demonstrates towards us. Through the example of Christ and the teachings of Scripture, believers are encouraged to cultivate a cherishing attitude in all aspects of life, reflecting the love and care of their Creator.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. t.</I>) To treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster; to promote; as, to cherish religious principle.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">CHERISH</span><p>cher'-ish (cakhan; thalpo): Cakhan, "to act the friend," "to be useful," is translated "cherish" (<a href="/1_kings/1-2.htm">1 Kings 1:2, 4</a>); thalpo, "to warm," "to make warm," "to foster" (<a href="/ephesians/5-29.htm">Ephesians 5:29</a>), said of the regard the husband should have for his wife, even as his own flesh which he "nourisheth and cherisheth, even as Christ also the church," and in <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:7</a>, of Paul amongst his converts, "as when a nurse cherisheth her own children."<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2282.htm"><span class="l">2282. thalpo -- to warm, hence to <b>cherish</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to warm, hence to <b>cherish</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: thalpo Phonetic<br> Spelling: (thal'-po) Short Definition: I <b>cherish</b>, nourish Definition: (properly <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2282.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/5368.htm"><span class="l">5368. phileo -- to love</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Transliteration: phileo Phonetic Spelling: (fil-eh'-o) Short Definition: I love,<br> kiss Definition: I love (of friendship), regard with affection, <b>cherish</b>; I kiss <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5368.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/4327.htm"><span class="l">4327. prosdechomai -- to receive to oneself</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from pros and dechomai Definition to receive to oneself NASB Word Usage<br> accepted (1), accepting (1), <b>cherish</b> (1), looking (3), receive (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4327.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/794.htm"><span class="l">794. astorgos -- without natural affection</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of stergo (to <b>cherish</b><br> affectionately); hard-hearted towards kindred -- without natural affection. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/794.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/5142.htm"><span class="l">5142. trepho -- to make to grow, to nourish, feed</span></a> <br><b>...</b> but perhaps strengthened from the base of trope through the idea of convolution);<br> properly, to stiffen, ie Fatten (by implication, to <b>cherish</b> (with food, etc <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5142.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1625.htm"><span class="l">1625. ektrepho -- to bring up to maturity, to nourish</span></a> <br><b>...</b> bring up, nourish. From ek and trepho; to rear up to maturity, ie (genitive case)<br> to <b>cherish</b> or train -- bring up, nourish. see GREEK ek. see GREEK trepho. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1625.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7852.htm"><span class="l">7852. satam -- to bear a grudge or <b>cherish</b> animosity against</span></a><br><b>...</b> satam. 7853 . to bear a grudge or <b>cherish</b> animosity against. Transliteration:<br> satam Phonetic Spelling: (saw-tam') Short Definition: against. Word Origin a prim <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7852.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2436.htm"><span class="l">2436. cheq -- bosom</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from an unused word Definition bosom NASB Word Usage arms (1), base<br> (3), bosom (26), bottom (1), care (1), <b>cherish</b> (1), cherishes (2), lap (2 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2436.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2245.htm"><span class="l">2245. chabab -- to love</span></a><br><b>...</b> love. A primitive root (compare chaba', chabah); properly, to hide (as in the bosom),<br> ie To <b>cherish</b> (with affection) -- love. see HEBREW chaba'. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2245.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5201.htm"><span class="l">5201. natar -- to keep</span></a><br><b>...</b> bear grudge, keeper, reserve. A primitive root; to guard; figuratively, to <b>cherish</b><br> (anger) -- bear grudge, keep(-er), reserve. 5200, 5201. natar. 5202 . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5201.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/29_the_simple_explanation_of.htm"><span class="l">The Simple Explanation of My Own Opinion in Reference to the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> the simple sense of the words, we have a command, following on the precept of mutual<br> kindness between man and wife, that we should nourish and <b>cherish</b> our wives <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../29 the simple explanation of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bacon/the_hymns_of_martin_luther/xxii_gott_der_vater_wohn.htm"><span class="l">Gott Der Vater Wohn' Uns Bei. God, the Father, with us Stay.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Harmony by LANDGRAF MORITZ, 1612. 1. God, the Father, with us stay, Nor suffer us<br> to perish; All our sins O take away, Us dying, cheer and <b>cherish</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bacon/the hymns of martin luther/xxii gott der vater wohn.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/28_the_sixth_and_last.htm"><span class="l">The Sixth and Last Point which I am Told that He Brings against Me <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> It is by a beautiful image that the soul is said to nourish and <b>cherish</b> the body<br> as Christ nourishes and cherishes the church, since it was he who said to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../28 the sixth and last.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ignatius/the_epistle_of_ignatius_to_the_trallians/chapter_viii_be_on_your_guard.htm"><span class="l">Be on Your Guard against the Snares of the Devil.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Let no one of you <b>cherish</b> any grudge against his neighbour. <b>...</b> Let no one of<br> you, therefore, <b>cherish</b> any grudge against his neighbour. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the epistle of ignatius to the trallians/chapter viii be on your guard.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ignatius/the_epistle_of_ignatius_to_the_magnesians/chapter_xii_ye_are_superior_to.htm"><span class="l">Ye are Superior to Me.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And all the more when I commend you, I know that ye <b>cherish</b> modesty [711] of spirit;<br> as it is written, "The righteous man is his own accuser." [712] <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the epistle of ignatius to the magnesians/chapter xii ye are superior to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hayward/the_book_of_religions/yezidees_or_worshippers_of_the.htm"><span class="l">Yezidees, or Worshippers of the Devil.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> My Turkish cavass understood the reason, and at once removed it. Our host had mistaken<br> me for a Mahometan towards whom the Yezidees <b>cherish</b> a settled aversion. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hayward/the book of religions/yezidees or worshippers of the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/the_confessions_and_letters_of_st/letter_cxxv_a_d_411.htm"><span class="l">Letter cxxv. (AD 411. )</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to provide how men to whom we are commanded to be examples in good works may be<br> convinced that there is no ground for suspicions which they <b>cherish</b>, than to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter cxxv a d 411.htm</font><p><a href="/library/various/life_and_works_of_rufinus_with_jeromes_apology_against_rufinus_/23_but_let_us_come.htm"><span class="l">But Let us Come to These Two Commentaries which He Alone Excepts <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> said, "He who loveth his own wife loveth himself, for no man ever hated his own<br> flesh;" after a few other remarks, he says:"Let us men then <b>cherish</b> our wives <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../23 but let us come.htm</font><p><a href="/library/prudentius/the_hymns_of_prudentius/x_hymn_for_the_burial.htm"><span class="l">Hymn for the Burial of the Dead</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Why hew the rocky tomb so deep, Why raise the monument so fair, Save that the<br> form we <b>cherish</b> there Is no dead thing, but laid to sleep? <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/x hymn for the burial.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/gregory_of_nyssa_dogmatic_treatises_etc/section_37_defence_of_s.htm"><span class="l">Defence of S. Basil's Statement, Attacked by Eunomius, that the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> of the Master's mind [194] , viz., "Refrain from the use of the word, for into it,<br> and from it, the subverting heresy is fetched," and bids us <b>cherish</b> the idea <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 37 defence of s.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/cherish.htm"><span class="l"><b>Cherish</b> (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (vt) To hold dear; to embrace with interest; to indulge; to encourage; to foster;<br> to promote; as, to <b>cherish</b> religious principle. Int. <b>...</b><b>CHERISH</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cherish.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nurse.htm"><span class="l">Nurse (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5. (n.) Either one of the nurse sharks. 6. (vt) To nourish; to <b>cherish</b>; to foster.<br> 7. (vt) To nourish at the breast; to suckle; to feed and tend, as an infant. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nurse.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/brood.htm"><span class="l">Brood (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 9. (vt) To sit over, cover, and <b>cherish</b>; as, a hen broods her chickens. 10. (vt)<br> To <b>cherish</b> with care. 11. (vt) To think anxiously or moodily upon. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/brood.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cherished.htm"><span class="l">Cherished (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of <b>Cherish</b>. Multi-Version Concordance<br> Cherished (10 Occurrences). Acts 5:4 While it remained <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cherished.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bosom.htm"><span class="l">Bosom (47 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 10. (vt) To enclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart;<br> to <b>cherish</b>. 11. (vt) To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom. Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bosom.htm - 26k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cher'ethites.htm"><span class="l">Cher'ethites (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Cher'ethites. Cherethites, Cher'ethites. <b>Cherish</b> . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br> (See RSV). Cherethites, Cher'ethites. <b>Cherish</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cher'ethites.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hope.htm"><span class="l">Hope (291 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6. (vi) To entertain or indulge hope; to <b>cherish</b> a desire of good, or of something<br> welcome, with expectation of obtaining it or belief that it is obtainable <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hope.htm - 52k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/respect.htm"><span class="l">Respect (204 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Philippians 3:15 Therefore let all of us who are mature believers <b>cherish</b> these<br> thoughts; and if in any respect you think differently, that also God will make <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/respect.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nourish.htm"><span class="l">Nourish (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (vt) To <b>cherish</b>; to comfort. 5. (vt) To educate; to instruct; to bring<br> up; to nurture; to promote the growth of in attainments. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nourish.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unnatural.htm"><span class="l">Unnatural (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> NIV). 1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that unrighteous men will not inherit<br> God's Kingdom? <b>Cherish</b> no delusion here. Neither fornicators <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unnatural.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-God-Word.html">Is the Bible truly God's Word? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/five-love-languages.html">What are the five love languages? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Gomer-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Gomer in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/cherish.htm">Cherish: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Cherish (20 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Acts 24:15</a></span><br />having hope toward God, which these also themselves look for, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9</a></span><br />Do you not know that unrighteous men will not inherit God's Kingdom? <span class="boldtext">Cherish</span> no delusion here. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor any who are guilty of unnatural crime,<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/5-29.htm">Ephesians 5:29</a></span><br />For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also does the assembly;<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/2-20.htm">Philippians 2:20</a></span><br />For I have no one likeminded with him, who will <span class="boldtext">cherish</span> a genuine care for you.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/3-15.htm">Philippians 3:15</a></span><br />Therefore let all of us who are mature believers <span class="boldtext">cherish</span> these thoughts; and if in any respect you think differently, that also God will make clear to you.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a></span><br />Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever wins respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever is of good repute--if there is any virtue or anything deemed worthy of praise--<span class="boldtext">cherish</span> the thought of these things.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/1-4.htm">Colossians 1:4</a></span><br />because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love which you <span class="boldtext">cherish</span> towards all God's people,<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-7.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:7</a></span><br />But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother cherishes her own children.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:6</a></span><br />But now that Timothy has recently come back to us from you, and has brought us the happy tidings of your faith and love, and has told us how you still <span class="boldtext">cherish</span> a constant and affectionate recollection of us, and are longing to see us as we also long to see you--<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Hebrews 12:28</a></span><br />Therefore, receiving, as we now do, a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us <span class="boldtext">cherish</span> thankfulness so that we may ever offer to God an acceptable service, with godly reverence and awe.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a></span><br />but in your hearts consecrate Christ as Lord, being always ready to make your defence to any one who asks from you a reason for the hope which you <span class="boldtext">cherish</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/13-6.htm">Deuteronomy 13:6</a></span><br />If your brother, the son of your mother, or your son, or your daughter, or the wife of your bosom, or your friend, who is as your own soul, entice you secretly, saying, "Let us go and serve other gods," which you have not known, you, nor your fathers;<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/1-2.htm">1 Kings 1:2</a></span><br />Therefore his servants said to him, "Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and <span class="boldtext">cherish</span> him; and let her lie in your bosom, that my lord the king may keep warm."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/36-13.htm">Job 36:13</a></span><br />"But those who are godless in heart lay up anger. They don't cry for help when he binds them. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/17-14.htm">Psalms 17:14</a></span><br />from men by your hand, Yahweh, from men of the world, whose portion is in this life. You fill the belly of your cherished ones. Your sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Psalms 37:3</a></span><br />Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/55-3.htm">Psalms 55:3</a></span><br />Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked. For they bring suffering on me. In anger they hold a grudge against me.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/83-3.htm">Psalms 83:3</a></span><br />They conspire with cunning against your people. They plot against your cherished ones. <br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/2-3.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:3</a></span><br />I searched in my heart how to <span class="boldtext">cherish</span> my flesh with wine, while practising my heart with wisdom; and how to lay hold on folly, till I should see what was that good for the children of men which they should do under the heavens all the days of their life.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hosea/4-10.htm">Hosea 4:10</a></span><br />They will eat, and not have enough. 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