Strong's G345 · Greek
ἀνακεῖμαι
anakeîmai
Definition
to recline (as a corpse or at a meal)
KJV: guest, lean, lie, sit (down, at meat), at the table
Root / derivation: from G303 (ἀνά) and G2749 (κεῖμαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀνακεῖμαι across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew5 verses
And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Matthew 22:10So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
Matthew 22:11And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
Matthew 26:7There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.
Matthew 26:20Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.
Mark3 verses
And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.
Mark 14:18And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.
Mark 16:14Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
Luke2 verses
And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
Luke 22:27For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
John3 verses
And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.
John 13:23Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
John 13:28Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G345 (anakeîmai) mean?
to recline (as a corpse or at a meal)
How many times does G345 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G345 (ἀνακεῖμαι) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “meat.”
How is anakeîmai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G345 is rendered as “meat” (5×), “down” (2×), “guests” (2×), “sat” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἀνακεῖμαι come from?
from G303 (ἀνά) and G2749 (κεῖμαι);