Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀνακεῖμαι”
Understanding anakeîmai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
guest, lean, lie, sit (down, at meat), at the table. - to recline (as a corpse or at a meal)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀνακεῖμαι
Phonetican-ak-i'-mahee
Transliterationanakeîmai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
guest, lean, lie, sit (down, at meat), at the table. - to recline (as a corpse or at a meal)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
13 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:11 | “And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:” Word: ἀνακεῖμαι (anakeîmai) | |
| Mark 14:18 | “And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.” Word: ἀνακεῖμαι (anakeîmai) | |
| Luke 22:27 | “For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.” Word: ἀνακεῖμαι (anakeîmai) | |
| John 13:23 | “Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.” Word: ἀνακεῖμαι (anakeîmai) |