Strong's Lexicon akal: To eat, consume, devour Original Word: אֲכַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2068 (ἐσθίω, esthio) - to eat - G2719 (κατεσθίω, katesthio) - to devour, consume Usage: The Hebrew verb "akal" primarily means "to eat" or "to consume." It is used in a literal sense to describe the act of eating food, as well as in a figurative sense to denote consumption or destruction. The term can also imply partaking in a meal or feast, and it is often used in contexts involving sustenance, nourishment, and survival. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, eating was not merely a physical necessity but also a communal and covenantal act. Meals often symbolized fellowship and peace, and sharing food was a sign of hospitality and relationship. The dietary laws given in the Torah further highlight the significance of eating in maintaining holiness and obedience to God. The act of eating could also symbolize spiritual truths, such as consuming the Word of God or participating in sacrificial meals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to akal Definition to eat, devour NASB Translation brought (1), devour (2), devoured (2), eating (1), maliciously accused* (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance accuse, devour, eat (Aramaic) corresponding to 'akal -- + accuse, devour, eat. see HEBREW 'akal Forms and Transliterations אֲכַ֤לוּ אֲכֻ֖לִי אָֽכְלָ֣ה אכלה אכלו אכלי וְתֵאכֻל֙ וַאֲכַ֥לוּ ואכלו ותאכל יֵאכֻ֔ל יאכל ’ă·ḵa·lū ’ā·ḵə·lāh ’ă·ḵu·lî ’ăḵalū ’āḵəlāh ’ăḵulî aChalu acheLah aChuli vaaChalu veteChul wa’ăḵalū wa·’ă·ḵa·lū wə·ṯê·ḵul wəṯêḵul yê·ḵul yeChul yêḵulLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:8 HEB: גֻּבְרִ֣ין כַּשְׂדָּאִ֑ין וַאֲכַ֥לוּ קַרְצֵיה֖וֹן דִּ֥י NAS: came forward and brought charges INT: certain Chaldeans and brought charges against Daniel 4:33 Daniel 6:24 Daniel 7:5 Daniel 7:7 Daniel 7:19 Daniel 7:23 7 Occurrences |
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