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γεύομαι G1089
G1089 is the Greek word γεύομαι, transliterated geúomai. The King James Version most often renders it taste.
What it means
to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience (good or ill).
Where it comes from
a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 20 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: eat, taste.
Verses using γεύομαι
All 15 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 16:28 · KJV
Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.
Matthew 27:34 · KJV
They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
Mark 9:1 · KJV
And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.
Luke 9:27 · KJV
But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
Luke 14:24 · KJV
For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.
John 2:9 · KJV
When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
John 8:52 · KJV
Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.
Acts 10:10 · KJV
And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
Acts 20:11 · KJV
When he therefore was come up again, and had broken bread, and eaten, and talked a long while, even till break of day, so he departed.
Acts 23:14 · KJV
And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul.
Colossians 2:21 · KJV
(Touch not; taste not; handle not;
Hebrews 2:9 · KJV
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
Hebrews 6:4 · KJV
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
Hebrews 6:5 · KJV
And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
1 Peter 2:3 · KJV
If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1089 mean?
G1089 is the Greek word γεύομαι (geúomai), meaning to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to experience (good or ill).
How is G1089 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it taste (6 times), tasted (5 times), shall (4 times), eaten (2 times), eat (1 time), among others.
How many times does G1089 appear in the Bible?
γεύομαι (geúomai) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1089 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.
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