Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τρώγω”
Understanding trṓgō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably strengthened from a collateral form of the base of τραῦμα and τρίβος through the idea of corrosion or wear eat....
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τρώγω
Phonetictro'-go
Transliterationtrṓgō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably strengthened from a collateral form of the base of τραῦμα and τρίβος through the idea of corrosion or wear eat. - or perhaps rather of a base of τρυγών and τρίζω through the idea of a craunching sound - to gnaw or chew, i.e. (generally) to eat
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:38 | “For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,” Word: τρώγω (trṓgō) | |
| John 6:57 | “As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.” Word: τρώγω (trṓgō) |