φάγητε
esthíō
you eat
To consume food or take in nourishment by eating; in extended senses, to partake (of a meal), to consume, or to metaphorically absorb. The core meaning pertains to the physical act of eating, but in some texts may broaden to signify sharing a meal, partaking in food, or metaphorically, to receive nourishment (including spiritual sustenance). Sometimes used with the nuance of devouring or consuming.
John 6:53 · Word #12
Lexicon G2068
| Lemma | ἐσθίω |
| Transliteration | esthíō |
| Strong's | G2068 |
| Definition | To consume food or take in nourishment by eating; in extended senses, to partake (of a meal), to consume, or to metaphorically absorb. The core meaning pertains to the physical act of eating, but in some texts may broaden to signify sharing a meal, partaking in food, or metaphorically, to receive nourishment (including spiritual sustenance). Sometimes used with the nuance of devouring or consuming. |
Morphology V AOR ACT SUBJ 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | you eat |
| Literal | you-may-eat |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐσθίω |
| Strong's | G2068 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2068-24
you all may eat
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist tense (simple/completed aspect), active voice, subjunctive mood, 2nd person plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active subjunctive, second person plural, expresses a simple, undefined act of eating with potential or intended force. "May eat" reflects the subjunctive mood, and "you all" preserves the plural address. |
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