Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3521

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.

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
Acts2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians2 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);