Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2719

Strong's G2719 · Greek

κατεσθίω

katesthio

Number
G2719
Language
Greek
Original word
κατεσθίω
Transliteration
katesthio
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

from 2596 and 2068 (including its alternate); to eat down, i.e. devour (literally or figuratively):--devour.

KJV: devour

Root / derivation: from 2596 and 2068 (including its alternate)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κατεσθίω across 15 verses.

devour6×
devoured5×
up5×
ate1×
devoureth1×
eat1×
eaten1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke3 verses
John1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians1 verse
Revelation5 verses
Revelation 10:9

And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey.

Revelation 10:10

And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.

Revelation 11:5

And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.

Revelation 12:4

And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

Revelation 20:9

And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2719 (katesthio) mean?

from 2596 and 2068 (including its alternate); to eat down, i.e. devour (literally or figuratively):--devour.

How many times does G2719 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2719 (κατεσθίω) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “devour.”

How is katesthio translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2719 is rendered as “devour” (6×), “devoured” (5×), “up” (5×), “ate” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word κατεσθίω come from?

from 2596 and 2068 (including its alternate)