φαγεῖν
phagein
to eat
strengthened for a primary (to eat); used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by φάγω; to eat (usually literal):--devour, eat, live.
Mark 6:31 · Word #25
Lexicon G2068
| Lemma | ἐσθίω |
| Transliteration | esthíō |
| Strong's | G2068 |
| In-context | to eat |
| Literal | to-eat |
Morphology V AOR ACT INF
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 | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐσθίω |
| Strong's | G2068 |
SIBI-P1 G2068-20
to eat (as a completed act)
| Root | ἐσθίω (esthiō) |
| Core Meanings | eat, consume, partake of food, devour |
| Semantic Range | to eat food, to consume a meal, to devour metaphorically, to partake (especially in covenantal or sacrificial contexts), to live by eating |
| Conceptual Significance | Eating in biblical literature signifies not only physical nourishment but also fellowship, covenant participation, and at times judgment ("devouring"). The act of eating can mark communal identity, purity observance, and participation in divine provision or sacred meals. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; aorist active infinitive (Gr,V,NAA). The aorist presents the action as a complete event; active voice; infinitive mood expressing purpose, result, or complementary action. |
| Rendering Rationale | The aorist active infinitive denotes the verbal action in summary form, viewed as a whole or single act. "To eat (as a completed act)" preserves the core meaning of consuming food while reflecting the aorist aspect and infinitive mood. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root ἐσθίω (eat, consume, partake of food, devour)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G2068-01 |
ephagen | he/she/it ate (consumed) |
G2068-02 |
ephagete | you (plural) were eating |
G2068-03 |
ephagomen | we were eating |
Word Usage (158 occurrences of G2068)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:25 | φάγητε | phagete | |
| Matthew 6:31 | φάγωμεν | phagomen | |
| Matthew 9:11 | ἐσθίει | esthiei |