Strong's G3523 · Greek
νῆστις
nestis · /nace'-tis/
Number
G3523
Language
Greek
Original word
νῆστις
Transliteration
nestis
Pronunciation
nace'-tis
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
from the inseparable negative particle ne- (not) and 2068; not eating, i.e. abstinent from food (religiously):--fasting.
KJV: fasting
Root / derivation: from the inseparable negative particle ne- (not) and 2068
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 (nestis) mean?
from the inseparable negative particle ne- (not) and 2068; not eating, i.e. abstinent from food (religiously):--fasting.
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 nestis 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 ne- (not) and 2068