Strong’s G2068
ἐσθίω
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
esthió
Pronunciation
es-thee'-o
Definition
To eat, consume
Meaning
I eat, partake of food; met: I devour, consume (e.g. as rust does).
Usage
The Greek verb "esthió" primarily means "to eat" or "to consume." It is used in the New Testament to describe the physical act of eating food. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe spiritual consumption or partaking, as in the context of partaking in the body of Christ during the Lord's Supper.
Bible references
Matthew 9:11;Matthew 11:18;Matthew 11:19;Matthew 12:1;Matthew 14:21;Matthew 15:2;Matthew 15:27;Matthew 15:38;Matthew 24:49;Matthew 26:21;Matthew 26:26;Mark 1:6;Mark 2:16;Mark 2:16;Mark 7:2;Mark 7:3;Mark 7:4;Mark 7:5;Mark 7:28;Mark 14:18;Mark 14:18;Mark 14:22;Luke 5:30;Luke 5:33;Luke 6:1