The meaning of “βρῶσις”
Understanding brōsis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
eating, food, meat. - (abstractly) eating (literally or figuratively) - by extension (concretely) food (literally or fig...
βρῶσις
eating, food, meat. - (abstractly) eating (literally or figuratively) - by extension (concretely) food (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:20 | “But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:” Word: βρῶσις (brōsis) | |
| John 6:27 | “Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.” Word: βρῶσις (brōsis) | |
| Romans 14:17 | “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” Word: βρῶσις (brōsis) | |
| 1 Corinthians 8:4 | “As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.” Word: βρῶσις (brōsis) | |
| 2 Corinthians 9:10 | “Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)” Word: βρῶσις (brōsis) |