Strong's G3523 · Greek
νῆστις
nēstis
Number
G3523
Language
Greek
Original word
νῆστις
Transliteration
nēstis
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
not eating, i.e. abstinent from food (religiously)
KJV: fasting
Root / derivation: from the inseparable negative particle (not) and G2068 (ἐσθίω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered νῆστις across 2 verses.
fasting2×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3523 (nēstis) mean?
not eating, i.e. abstinent from food (religiously)
How many times does G3523 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3523 (νῆστις) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “fasting.”
How is nēstis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3523 is rendered as “fasting” (2×).
Where does the Greek word νῆστις come from?
from the inseparable negative particle (not) and G2068 (ἐσθίω);