2907. kreas
Strong's Lexicon
kreas: Meat, flesh

Original Word: κρέας
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: kreas
Pronunciation: KRAY-as
Phonetic Spelling: (kreh'-as)
Definition: Meat, flesh
Meaning: flesh; plur: pieces of flesh, kinds of flesh.

Word Origin: Derived from a primary word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "κρέας," the concept of meat or flesh is often represented by the Hebrew word "בָּשָׂר" (basar), Strong's Hebrew #1320.

Usage: The Greek word "κρέας" (kreas) refers to meat or flesh, typically in the context of food. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the physical substance of animal flesh that is consumed as food. The term is often associated with discussions about dietary practices and the consumption of meat offered to idols.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, meat was a common part of the diet, though its availability varied based on social and economic status. Meat was often associated with religious sacrifices, and the question of eating meat offered to idols was a significant issue for early Christians. The consumption of such meat could imply participation in pagan rituals, which was a concern for maintaining Christian purity and witness.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
flesh
NASB Translation
meat (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2907: κρέας

κρέας, τό (cf. Latincaro, cruor; Curtius, § 74), plural κρέα (cf. Winers Grammar, 65 (63); (Buttmann, 15 (13))); (from Homer down); the Sept. very often for בָּשָׂר; (the) flesh (of a sacrificed animal): Romans 14:21; 1 Corinthians 8:13.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
flesh, meat

Perhaps a primary word; (butcher's) meat -- flesh.

Forms and Transliterations
κρεα κρέα κρέας κρέατα κρεών krea kréa
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Englishman's Concordance
Romans 14:21 N-ANP
GRK: μὴ φαγεῖν κρέα μηδὲ πιεῖν
NAS: It is good not to eat meat or to drink
KJV: neither to eat flesh, nor to drink
INT: not to eat meat nor drink

1 Corinthians 8:13 N-ANP
GRK: μὴ φάγω κρέα εἰς τὸν
NAS: eat meat again, so
KJV: no flesh while the world standeth,
INT: not should I eat meat to the

Strong's Greek 2907
2 Occurrences


κρέα — 2 Occ.

















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