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ἀνακεῖμαι G345
G345 is the Greek word ἀνακεῖμαι, transliterated anakeîmai. The King James Version most often renders it sat at meat.
What it means
to recline (as a corpse or at a meal).
Where it comes from
from G303 (ἀνά) and G2749 (κεῖμαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: guest, lean, lie, sit (down, at meat), at the table.
Verses using ἀνακεῖμαι
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 9:10 · KJV
And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
Matthew 22:11 · KJV
And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
Matthew 26:20 · KJV
Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.
Mark 14:18 · KJV
And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me.
Mark 16:14 · KJV
Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
Luke 7:37 · KJV
And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
Luke 22:27 · KJV
For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.
John 6:11 · KJV
And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.
John 13:23 · KJV
Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
John 13:28 · KJV
Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.
Common questions
What does Strong's G345 mean?
G345 is the Greek word ἀνακεῖμαι (anakeîmai), meaning to recline (as a corpse or at a meal).
How is G345 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it sat at meat (2 times), sitteth at meat (2 times), guests (1 time), sat down (1 time), sat (1 time), among others.
How many times does G345 appear in the Bible?
ἀνακεῖμαι (anakeîmai) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G345 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G303 (ἀνά) and G2749 (κεῖμαι).
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