ἐσθίετε
esthíō
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.
Luke 10:8 · Word #10
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 PRS ACT IMP 2P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | eat |
| Literal | eat |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐσθίω |
| Strong's | G2068 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2068-09
you (pl.) are eating
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing action), active voice, indicative mood, 2nd person plural — "you all are eating." |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative, second person plural, denotes ongoing or customary action performed by the group addressed. "Are eating" preserves the continuous present sense and the direct active force of consuming food. |
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