Strong’s H0399

אֲכַל

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

Daniel 3:8;Daniel 4:33;Daniel 6:24;Daniel 7:5;Daniel 7:7;Daniel 7:19;Daniel 7:23