κατεσθίω

katesthiōVerbG2719

to devour

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G2068 (ἐσθίω) (including its alternate);

Short Definition

to eat down, i.e. devour (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

("perfective" comp. of ἐσθίω, which see, and cf. M, Pr., 111) to eat up, devour: with accusative, of seed,; τέκνον; βιβλαρίδιον; metaphorically, οἰκίας,; βίον.
LXX Usage: chiefly for אָכַל

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

15 times

Appears 15 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
5
Luke
3
Matthew
2
Mark
2
2 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 11:20
  • Luke 15:30
  • Matthew 13:4
  • Mark 4:4
  • Revelation 11:5

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