φαγεῖν

phageinVerbG5315

to eat

From: a primary verb (used as an alternate of G2068 (ἐσθίω) in certain tenses);

Short Definition

to eat (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

ἔσθω, to eat; (a) absol.: *ἐν φαγεῖν *(on this aor. form, see M, Pr., 111); διδόναι φαγεῖν, ἐ. καὶ πίνειν, of ordinary use of food and drink; of partaking of food at table, opposite to fasting, of revelling. (b) with accusative of thing(s): , *ἄρτον *(Heb. אָכַל לֶחֶם), τὸν ἑαυτοῦ ἄ.; ἄ. genitive of person(s); *τά *before; πάσχα, al; κυριακὸν δεῖπνον; θυσίας; o, 51; ἀπό,; metaphorically, to devour, consume: .
LXX Usage: chiefly for אכל

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

90 times

Appears 90 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
19
Mark
16
John
14
Matthew
12
1 Corinthians
10

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:3
  • James 5:3
  • Luke 13:26
  • Matthew 14:20
  • Mark 6:36

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