Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀσιτία”
Understanding asitía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
abstinence. - fasting (the state)
G776
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀσιτία
Phoneticas-ee-tee'-ah
Transliterationasitía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
abstinence. - fasting (the state)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 27:21 | “But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.” Word: ἀσιτία (asitía) |