The meaning of “κατεσθίω”
Understanding katesthíō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
devour. - to eat down, i.e. devour (literally or figuratively)
κατεσθίω
devour. - to eat down, i.e. devour (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:14 | “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.” Word: κατεσθίω (katesthíō) | |
| Mark 12:40 | “Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.” Word: κατεσθίω (katesthíō) | |
| Luke 15:30 | “But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.” Word: κατεσθίω (katesthíō) | |
| John 2:17 | “And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.” Word: κατεσθίω (katesthíō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:20 | “For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face.” Word: κατεσθίω (katesthíō) |