The term "trow" is an archaic English word that means to believe, think, or suppose. It is not commonly used in modern English translations of the Bible, but it appears in older versions such as the King James Version (KJV). In the context of biblical literature, "trow" is used to express a sense of belief or supposition about a particular matter.

Biblical Usage:

In the New Testament, the word "trow" is found in Luke 17:9 in the King James Version: "Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not." In this passage, Jesus is speaking about the relationship between a master and his servant, emphasizing the expectation of duty and obedience without the need for gratitude. The Berean Standard Bible translates this verse as: "Does he thank the servant because he did what he was told? So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’"

Theological Implications:

The use of "trow" in this context highlights the expectation of humility and duty in the life of a believer. The servant's role is to fulfill the commands of the master without seeking personal glory or recognition. This teaching aligns with the broader biblical theme of servanthood and humility, as seen in Philippians 2:5-7 : "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness."

Historical Context:

The use of "trow" reflects the linguistic style of the early 17th century when the King James Version was translated. During this period, English was undergoing significant changes, and many words that were common then have since fallen out of use. The translation choices made by the KJV translators were influenced by the language and culture of their time, aiming to convey the original Greek and Hebrew texts in a manner that was both accurate and accessible to English speakers of that era.

Application for Believers:

For contemporary Christians, the concept behind "trow" serves as a reminder of the importance of faith and belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It encourages believers to reflect on their own attitudes towards service and obedience to God. The expectation is not merely to perform duties but to do so with a heart aligned with God's will, recognizing that our service is a response to His grace and love.

In summary, while "trow" is not a term found in modern Bible translations like the Berean Standard Bible, its presence in older versions like the KJV offers insight into the historical language of Scripture and underscores timeless principles of faith, duty, and humility in the Christian life.1. (n.) A boat with an open well amidships. It is used in spearing fish.

2. (v. i. & t.) To believe; to trust; to think or suppose.

TROW

tro: An obsolete verb meaning "to believe"; compare "trust" and the German trauen. It occurs only in Luke 17:9, the King James Version "Doth he thank that servant....? I trow not," as a translation of ou doko, "I believe not." The words ou doko, however, are not part of the original text, but are a later gloss to supply an answer to the question, and hence, "I trow not" is omitted by the Revised Version (British and American).

1380. dokeo -- to have an opinion, to seem
... to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly) -- be accounted,
(of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1380.htm - 9k

5135. traumatizo -- to wound
... to wound. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: traumatizo Phonetic Spelling:
(trow-mat-id'-zo) Short Definition: I wound Definition: I wound. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5135.htm - 6k

5134. trauma -- a wound
... trauma. 5135 . a wound. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: trauma Phonetic
Spelling: (trow'-mah) Short Definition: a wound Definition: a wound. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5134.htm - 6k

Of the Setting of Man's Life
... that peradventure went before, in steadfastness of living and desire of Christ,
he ought not thereof to joy nor give praise to himself, nor trow himself better ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/chapter iv of the setting.htm

That Without Imperfect Meekness Coming Before, it is Impossible ...
... FOR although I call it imperfect meekness, yet I had liefer have a true knowing
and a feeling of myself as I am, and sooner I trow that it should get me the ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the fourteenth chapter.htm

Why the Perfect Contemplatives Take no Heed to Outward Song, and ...
... Truly it is fondness to trow that a man, and especially he that is perfectly given
to God's service, should not have a special gift from His love that many ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/chapter i why the perfect.htm

Of Meditation
... purges the mind. I trow this meditation is most profitable of all others
to them that are newly turned to Christ. For there truly ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/chapter viii of meditation.htm

How and in what Time I came to Solitary Life: and of the Song of ...
... Therefore I trow this is given to none meedfully, but freely to whom Christ will;
nevertheless I trow no man receives it unless he specially love the Name of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/chapter xv how and in.htm

Of Divers Unseemly Practices that Follow them that Lack the Work ...
... But might these men be seen in place where they be homely, then I trow
they should not be hid. And nevertheless yet I trow that ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the three and 4.htm

Some There Be, that Although they be not Deceived with this Error
... Now truly I trow, that who that will not go the strait way to heaven, that
they shall go the soft way to hell. Each man prove by ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the six and 4.htm

Of Two Ghostly Devices that be Helpful to a Ghostly Beginner in ...
... And if thou do thus, I trow that within short time thou shalt be eased of
thy travail. I trow that an this device be well and truly ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the two and 2.htm

That by Indiscretion in This, Men Shall Keep Discretion in all ...
... For I may not trow that a soul continuing in this work night and day without discretion,
should err in any of these outward doings; and else, me think that he ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the two and 3.htm

That Right as by the Defailing of Our Bodily Wits we Begin More ...
... To thee it needeth not, and therefore I do it not. For whoso hath ears, let him
hear, and whoso is stirred for to trow, let him trow: for else, shall they not. ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the seventieth chapter.htm

Trow (1 Occurrence)
...TROW. tro: An obsolete verb meaning "to believe"; compare "trust" and the
German trauen. ... Multi-Version Concordance Trow (1 Occurrence). ...
/t/trow.htm - 7k

Trousers (7 Occurrences)

/t/trousers.htm - 8k

Trucebkeaker

/t/trucebkeaker.htm - 6k

Samson (37 Occurrences)
... from Samson the answer; whereupon he retorted (in Dr. Moore's version): `If with
my heifer ye did not plow, Ye had not found out my riddle, I trow' (Judges 14 ...
/s/samson.htm - 37k

Trow: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus