396. akilah

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akilah: Food, meal, eating

Original Word: אֲכִילָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: akiylah
Pronunciation: ah-kee-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (ak-ee-law')
Definition: Food, meal, eating
Meaning: something eatable, food

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

meat

Feminine from 'akal; something eatable, i.e. Food -- meat.

see HEBREW 'akal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from akal
Definition
an eating, a meal
NASB Translation
food (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֲכִילָה noun feminine an eating, a meal 1 Kings 19:8 (on form see Ba^{NB 136}).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָכַל (akal), which means "to eat" or "to consume."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1035 (βρῶσις, brōsis): This Greek term is related to the act of eating or consuming, similar to the Hebrew אֲכִילָה. It appears in the New Testament in contexts discussing food, consumption, and sometimes metaphorically to describe spiritual nourishment (e.g., John 6:55, "For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink"). The connection between the Hebrew and Greek terms highlights the continuity of the theme of sustenance and provision throughout the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word אֲכִילָה is used in the context of food or something that can be consumed. It appears in various passages throughout the Hebrew Bible, often in discussions about dietary laws, provisions, or sustenance.

Context: • General Overview: The Hebrew word אֲכִילָה is primarily used to denote food or something that is fit for consumption. It is a noun form that stems from the verb אָכַל, which is commonly used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of eating or consuming. The concept of food is central to many biblical narratives, symbolizing not only physical sustenance but also spiritual nourishment and divine provision.

• Biblical Context: In the Old Testament, food is often associated with God's provision for His people. For example, in the wilderness, God provided manna as a miraculous form of אֲכִילָה for the Israelites (Exodus 16). The dietary laws outlined in Leviticus also emphasize the importance of distinguishing between clean and unclean foods, underscoring the significance of אֲכִילָה in maintaining holiness and obedience to God's commandments.

• Theological Significance: The concept of food in the Bible extends beyond mere physical sustenance. It often serves as a metaphor for spiritual truths. For instance, in the prophetic literature, the abundance of food is frequently used as a symbol of God's blessing and the prosperity of His people (Isaiah 25:6). Conversely, famine and lack of food are depicted as signs of judgment and disfavor (Amos 8:11).

• Cultural and Historical Insights: In ancient Israelite society, food was not only a necessity for survival but also a central element of hospitality and community life. Sharing a meal was an act of fellowship and covenant-making, as seen in various biblical accounts where significant events are marked by communal eating (Genesis 18:1-8; 1 Samuel 9:22-24).

Forms and Transliterations

הָאֲכִילָ֣ה האכילה hā’ăḵîlāh hā·’ă·ḵî·lāh haachiLah

Englishman's Concordance

1 Kings 19:8
HEB: וַיֵּ֜לֶךְ בְּכֹ֣חַ ׀ הָאֲכִילָ֣ה הַהִ֗יא אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
NAS: in the strength of that food forty
KJV: in the strength of that meat forty
INT: and went the strength food he forty

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 396
1 Occurrence

hā·’ă·ḵî·lāh — 1 Occ.