Greek Word Study
The meaning of “βιβρώσκω”
Understanding bibrṓskō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a reduplicated and prolonged form of an obsolete primary verb (perhaps causative of βόσκω) eat. - to eat
G977
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
βιβρώσκω
Phoneticbib-ro'-sko
Transliterationbibrṓskō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a reduplicated and prolonged form of an obsolete primary verb (perhaps causative of βόσκω) eat. - to eat
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 6:13 | “Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.” Word: βιβρώσκω (bibrṓskō) |