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βρῶσις G1035
G1035 is the Greek word βρῶσις, transliterated brōsis. The King James Version most often renders it meat.
What it means
(abstractly) eating (literally or figuratively); by extension (concretely) food (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from the base of G977 (βιβρώσκω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: eating, food, meat.
Verses using βρῶσις
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 6:19 · KJV
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Matthew 6:20 · KJV
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
John 4:32 · KJV
But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.
John 6:27 · KJV
Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
John 6:55 · KJV
For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.
Romans 14:17 · KJV
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
1 Corinthians 8:4 · KJV
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.
2 Corinthians 9:10 · KJV
Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)
Colossians 2:16 · KJV
Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
Hebrews 12:16 · KJV
Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1035 mean?
G1035 is the Greek word βρῶσις (brōsis), meaning (abstractly) eating (literally or figuratively); by extension (concretely) food (literally or figuratively).
How is G1035 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it meat (6 times), rust (2 times), eating (1 time), food (1 time), morsel of meat (1 time).
How many times does G1035 appear in the Bible?
βρῶσις (brōsis) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1035 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the base of G977 (βιβρώσκω).
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