Strong's Lexicon sunesthió: To eat with, partake together Original Word: συνεσθίω Word Origin: From σύν (G4862, meaning "with") and ἐσθίω (G2068, meaning "to eat") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sunesthió," the concept of eating together can be related to Hebrew words like "אָכַל" (akal, H398), which means "to eat." Usage: The verb "sunesthió" means to eat together or to share a meal. It implies a sense of fellowship and communal participation, often used in contexts where eating together signifies unity or shared beliefs. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman cultures, sharing a meal was a significant social activity that went beyond mere sustenance. It was a time for fellowship, discussion, and the strengthening of social bonds. In Jewish culture, eating together also had religious implications, as it often involved adherence to dietary laws and customs. In the early Christian community, shared meals, including the Lord's Supper, were central to communal worship and fellowship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and esthió Definition to eat with NASB Translation ate (2), eat (2), eats (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4906: συμφάγωσυμφάγω, see συνεσθίω. STRONGS NT 4906: συνεσθίωσυνεσθίω; imperfect συνήσθιον; 2 aorist συνέφαγον; to eat with, take food together with (cf. σύν, II. 1): τίνι, with one, Luke 15:2; Acts 10:41; Acts 11:3; 1 Corinthians 5:11 (2 Samuel 12:17); μετά τίνος, Galatians 2:12; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 18:12 (cf. Winers Grammar, § 52, 4, 15). (Plato, Plutarch, Lucian). From sun and esthio (including its alternate); to take food in company with -- eat with. see GREEK sun see GREEK esthio Englishman's Concordance Luke 15:2 V-PIA-3SGRK: προσδέχεται καὶ συνεσθίει αὐτοῖς NAS: receives sinners and eats with them. KJV: sinners, and eateth with them. INT: receives and eats with them Acts 10:41 V-AIA-1P Acts 11:3 V-AIA-3S 1 Corinthians 5:11 V-PNA Galatians 2:12 V-IIA-3S Strong's Greek 4906 |
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