Strong’s H0398

אָכַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

akal

Pronunciation

ah-KAHL

Definition

To eat, consume, devour

Meaning

to eat

Usage

The Hebrew verb "akal" primarily means "to eat" or "to consume." It is used in a literal sense to describe the act of eating food, as well as in a figurative sense to denote consumption or destruction. The term can also imply partaking in a meal or feast, and it is often used in contexts involving sustenance, nourishment, and survival.

Bible references

Genesis 2:16;Genesis 2:16;Genesis 2:17;Genesis 2:17;Genesis 3:1;Genesis 3:2;Genesis 3:3;Genesis 3:5;Genesis 3:6;Genesis 3:6;Genesis 3:11;Genesis 3:11;Genesis 3:12;Genesis 3:13;Genesis 3:14;Genesis 3:17;Genesis 3:17;Genesis 3:17;Genesis 3:18;Genesis 3:19;Genesis 3:22;Genesis 6:21;Genesis 9:4;Genesis 14:24;Genesis 18:8