Strong’s G2719

κατεσθίω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

katesthió

Pronunciation

kat-es-thee'-o

Definition

To devour, consume, eat up

Meaning

I eat up, eat till it is finished, devour, squander, annoy, injure.

Usage

The verb "katesthió" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of consuming or devouring, often with a connotation of destruction or thorough consumption. It can refer to literal eating, as well as metaphorical consumption, such as being consumed by emotions or being destroyed by enemies.

Bible references

Matthew 13:4;Matthew 23:14;Mark 4:4;Mark 12:40;Luke 8:5;Luke 15:30;Luke 20:47;John 2:17;2 Corinthians 11:20;Galatians 5:15;Revelation 10:9;Revelation 10:10;Revelation 11:5;Revelation 12:4;Revelation 20:9