The meaning of “νηστεία”
Understanding nēsteía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fast(-ing). - abstinence (from lack of food, or voluntary and religious) - specially, the fast of the Day of Atonement
νηστεία
fast(-ing). - abstinence (from lack of food, or voluntary and religious) - specially, the fast of the Day of Atonement
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:21 | “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” Word: νηστεία (nēsteía) | |
| Mark 9:29 | “And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.” Word: νηστεία (nēsteía) | |
| Luke 2:37 | “And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.” Word: νηστεία (nēsteía) | |
| Acts 27:9 | “Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, ” Word: νηστεία (nēsteía) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:5 | “Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.” Word: νηστεία (nēsteía) |