Greek Word Study
The meaning of “νηστεύω”
Understanding nēsteúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fast. - to abstain from food (religiously)
G3522
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
νηστεύω
Phoneticnace-tyoo'-o
Transliterationnēsteúō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fast. - to abstain from food (religiously)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
16 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:18 | “That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.” Word: νηστεύω (nēsteúō) | |
| Mark 2:19 | “And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.” Word: νηστεύω (nēsteúō) | |
| Luke 5:35 | “But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.” Word: νηστεύω (nēsteúō) | |
| Acts 13:2 | “As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.” Word: νηστεύω (nēsteúō) |