Greek Word Study
The meaning of “προσφάγιον”
Understanding prosphágion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a presumed derivative of a compound of πρός and φάγω meat. - something eaten in addition to bread, i.e. a reli...
G4371
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
προσφάγιον
Phoneticpros-fag'-ee-on
Transliterationprosphágion
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a presumed derivative of a compound of πρός and φάγω meat. - something eaten in addition to bread, i.e. a relish (specially, fish - compare ὀψάριον)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 21:5 | “Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.” Word: προσφάγιον (prosphágion) |