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ἀσιτία G776

G776 is the Greek word ἀσιτία, transliterated asitía. The King James Version most often renders it abstinence.

Word: ἀσιτίαTransliteration: asitíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

fasting (the state).

Where it comes from

from G777 (ἄσιτος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

abstinence 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: abstinence.

Verses using ἀσιτία

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 27:21 · KJV

But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.

Common questions

What does Strong's G776 mean?

G776 is the Greek word ἀσιτία (asitía), meaning fasting (the state).

How is G776 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it abstinence (1 time).

How many times does G776 appear in the Bible?

ἀσιτία (asitía) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G776 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G777 (ἄσιτος).

Nearby entries

G773 · Ἀσία — Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only…G774 · Ἀσιανός — an Asian (i.e. Asiatic) or an inhabitant of Asia G775 · Ἀσιάρχης — an Asiarch or president of the public…G777 · ἄσιτος — without (taking) food G778 · ἀσκέω — to elaborate, i.e. (figuratively) train (by…G779 · ἀσκός — a leathern (or skin) bag used as a bottle

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