τρώγω G5176

G5176 is the Greek word τρώγω, transliterated trṓgō. The King James Version most often renders it eateth.

Word: τρώγωTransliteration: trṓgōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 6 verses

What it means

or perhaps rather of a base of G5167 (τρυγών) and G5149 (τρίζω) through the idea of a craunching sound; to gnaw or chew, i.e. (generally) to eat.

Where it comes from

probably strengthened from a collateral form of the base of G5134 (τραῦμα) and G5147 (τρίβος) through the idea of corrosion or wear.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

eateth 4×eating 1×whoso eateth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: eat.

Verses using τρώγω

All 6 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 24:38 · KJV

For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

John 6:54 · KJV

Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 6:56 · KJV

He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.

John 6:57 · KJV

As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.

John 6:58 · KJV

This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.

John 13:18 · KJV

I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5176 mean?

G5176 is the Greek word τρώγω (trṓgō), meaning or perhaps rather of a base of G5167 (τρυγών) and G5149 (τρίζω) through the idea of a craunching sound; to gnaw or chew, i.e. (generally) to eat.

How is G5176 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it eateth (4 times), eating (1 time), whoso eateth (1 time).

How many times does G5176 appear in the Bible?

τρώγω (trṓgō) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5176 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: probably strengthened from a collateral form of the base of G5134 (τραῦμα) and G5147 (τρίβος) through the idea of corrosion or wear.

Nearby entries

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