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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...

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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
ReferenceText
John 21:5

Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.

Word: προσφάγιον (prosphágion)

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