Katesthio

The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 2719

Original Word	Word Origin
katesqivw	from (2596) and (2068) (including its alternate)
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Katesthio	None
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
kat-es-thee'-o	Verb

Definition

to consume by eating, to eat up, devour
1. of birds
2. of a dragon
3. of a man eating up the little book
metaph.
1. to devour i.e. squander, waste: substance
2. to devour i.e. forcibly appropriate: widows' property
3. to strip one of his goods
  1. to ruin (by the infliction of injuries)
4. by fire, to devour i.e. to utterly consume, destroy
5. of the consumption of the strength of body and mind by strong emotions

King James Word Usage - Total: 15

devour 10, eat up 3, devour up 2

KJV Verse Count
Matthew	2
Mark	2
Luke	3
John	1
2 Corinthians	1
Galatians	1
Revelation	5

Total	15

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Katesthio". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". .

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