Strong's G1089 · Greek
γεύομαι
geuomai · /ghyoo'-om-ahee/
Definition
a primary verb; to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience (good or ill):--eat, taste.
KJV: eat, taste
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered γεύομαι across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Luke2 verses
John2 verses
When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
John 8:52Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.
Acts3 verses
And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
Acts 20:11When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.
Acts 23:14And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul.
Colossians1 verse
Hebrews3 verses
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. for the: or, by the
Hebrews 6:4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Hebrews 6:5And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1089 (geuomai) mean?
a primary verb; to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience (good or ill):--eat, taste.
How many times does G1089 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1089 (γεύομαι) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “taste.”
How is geuomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1089 is rendered as “taste” (7×), “tasted” (5×), “shall” (4×), “eaten” (2×), among other words.