Strong's G2719 · Greek
κατεσθίω
katesthio
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 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke3 verses
A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.
Luke 15:30But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
Luke 20:47Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
John1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Topics that use this word
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 10 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” (5×), “devoured” (4×), “up” (3×), “eaten” (1×).
Where does the Greek word κατεσθίω come from?
from 2596 and 2068 (including its alternate)