Greek Word Study
The meaning of “νῆστις”
Understanding nēstis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fasting. - not eating, i.e. abstinent from food (religiously)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
νῆστις
Phoneticnace'-tis
Transliterationnēstis
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fasting. - not eating, i.e. abstinent from food (religiously)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:32 | “Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.” Word: νῆστις (nēstis) | |
| Mark 8:3 | “And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far.” Word: νῆστις (nēstis) |