Strong’s G5315

φάγω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

phago

Pronunciation

FAH-go

Definition

To eat, consume

Meaning

I eat, partake of food; met: I devour, consume (e.g. as rust does); used only in fut. and 2nd aor. tenses.

Usage

The Greek verb "phago" 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 seen in the teachings of Jesus.

Bible references

Matthew 6:25;Matthew 6:31;Matthew 12:4;Matthew 12:4;Matthew 14:16;Matthew 14:20;Matthew 15:20;Matthew 15:32;Matthew 15:37;Matthew 25:35;Matthew 25:42;Matthew 26:17;Matthew 26:26;Mark 2:26;Mark 2:26;Mark 3:20;Mark 5:43;Mark 6:31;Mark 6:36;Mark 6:37;Mark 6:37;Mark 6:42;Mark 6:44;Mark 8:1;Mark 8:2