Strong's G3521 · Greek
νηστεία
nēsteía
Number
G3521
Language
Greek
Original word
νηστεία
Transliteration
nēsteía
KJV occurrences
8 verses
Definition
abstinence (from lack of food, or voluntary and religious); specially, the fast of the Day of Atonement
KJV: fast(-ing)
Root / derivation: from G3522 (νηστεύω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered νηστεία across 8 verses.
fasting4×
fastings3×
fast1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark1 verse
Acts2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3521 (nēsteía) mean?
abstinence (from lack of food, or voluntary and religious); specially, the fast of the Day of Atonement
How many times does G3521 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3521 (νηστεία) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fasting.”
How is nēsteía translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3521 is rendered as “fasting” (4×), “fastings” (3×), “fast” (1×).
Where does the Greek word νηστεία come from?
from G3522 (νηστεύω);