Strong’s G0776

ἀσιτία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

asitia

Pronunciation

ah-see-TEE-ah

Definition

Fasting, abstinence from food

Meaning

either: lack or wheat, lack of food (the literal meaning), or: abstinence from food, a fast, loss of appetite, sea-sickness (the extended meaning).

Usage

The term "asitia" refers to the state of fasting or abstaining from food. In the New Testament context, it is often associated with spiritual practices, where believers voluntarily refrain from eating for a period to focus on prayer, repentance, or seeking God's guidance.

Bible references

Acts 27:21