2907. kreas

Lexicon

kreas: Meat, flesh

Original Word: κρέας
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: kreas
Pronunciation: KRAY-as
Phonetic Spelling: (kreh'-as)
Definition: Meat, flesh
Meaning: flesh; plur: pieces of flesh, kinds of flesh.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

flesh, meat

Perhaps a primary word; (butcher's) meat -- flesh.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
flesh
NASB Translation
meat (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2907: κρέας

κρέας, τό (cf. Latincaro, cruor; Curtius, § 74), plural κρέα (cf. Winers Grammar, 65 (63); (Buttmann, 15 (13))); (from Homer down); the Sept. very often for בָּשָׂר; (the) flesh (of a sacrificed animal): Romans 14:21; 1 Corinthians 8:13.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root κρέας, meaning "flesh" or "meat."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • בָּשָׂר (basar) [Strong's Hebrew 1320]: This Hebrew term is often used in the Old Testament to refer to flesh or meat, similar to the Greek κρέας. It appears in various contexts, including dietary laws and sacrificial practices.

• שָׁאֵר (sha'er) [Strong's Hebrew 7607]: While less directly related, this term can also refer to flesh, particularly in the context of kinship or familial relations, emphasizing the physical and relational aspects of flesh.

These entries provide a comprehensive understanding of κρέας within the biblical narrative, illustrating its significance in both physical and spiritual dimensions.

Usage: The word κρέας is used in the New Testament to denote meat, particularly in the context of dietary practices and discussions about food offered to idols.

Context: The Greek term κρέας appears in the New Testament in contexts that often address the consumption of meat, especially concerning the early Christian community's dietary practices. In 1 Corinthians 8:13, Paul discusses the issue of eating meat that has been sacrificed to idols, emphasizing the importance of not causing a fellow believer to stumble: "Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to fall." (BSB)

The consumption of κρέας is also addressed in Romans 14:21, where Paul advises believers to consider the impact of their dietary choices on others: "It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble." (BSB) These passages highlight the early church's struggle with balancing personal freedom and communal responsibility.

The term κρέας is not merely about physical sustenance but also involves ethical and spiritual considerations. The discussions in the New Testament reflect a broader theological discourse on the relationship between the believer's conscience, freedom in Christ, and love for others.

Forms and Transliterations

κρεα κρέα κρέας κρέατα κρεών krea kréa

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 14:21 N-ANP
GRK: μὴ φαγεῖν κρέα μηδὲ πιεῖν
NAS: It is good not to eat meat or to drink
KJV: neither to eat flesh, nor to drink
INT: not to eat meat nor drink

1 Corinthians 8:13 N-ANP
GRK: μὴ φάγω κρέα εἰς τὸν
NAS: eat meat again, so
KJV: no flesh while the world standeth,
INT: not should I eat meat to the

Strong's Greek 2907
2 Occurrences

κρέα — 2 Occ.