Strong's Lexicon asitos: Without food, fasting Original Word: ἄσιτος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and "σίτος" (sitos), meaning "grain" or "food." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ἄσιτος," the concept of fasting is present in the Hebrew Bible, often using the word "צוּם" (tsum), Strong's Hebrew #6684, which means "to fast." Usage: The Greek word "ἄσιτος" (asitos) is used to describe a state of being without food or fasting. It is an adjective that characterizes someone who is not eating, either by choice or due to circumstances. In the New Testament, it is used to describe situations where individuals are abstaining from food, often for spiritual reasons or due to external conditions. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, fasting was a common practice among various religious groups, including the Jews and early Christians. It was often associated with prayer, repentance, and seeking God's guidance. Fasting was seen as a way to humble oneself before God, to express dependence on Him, and to seek spiritual clarity. In the Greco-Roman world, fasting could also be a response to crisis situations, such as shipwrecks or other emergencies, where food was scarce. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and sitos Definition without eating, fasting NASB Translation without eating (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 777: ἄσιτοςἄσιτος, ἀσιτον (σῖτος), fasting; without having eaten: Acts 27:33. (Homer, Odyssey 4, 788; then from Sophocles and Thucydides down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fasting. From a (as a negative particle) and sitos; without (taking) food -- fasting. see GREEK a see GREEK sitos Forms and Transliterations ασιτοι ασιτοί άσιτοι ἄσιτοι asitoi ásitoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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