Strong's Lexicon klaó: To break Original Word: κλάω Word Origin: A primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of breaking bread is "פָּרַס" (paras), which also means to break or divide, particularly in the context of food. Usage: The Greek verb "κλάω" (klaó) primarily means "to break" and is often used in the context of breaking bread. This action is symbolic and significant in the New Testament, particularly in the context of the Last Supper and the early Christian practice of communion. The act of breaking bread is associated with fellowship, sharing, and remembrance of Christ's sacrifice. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman cultures, sharing a meal was a significant social and religious act. Bread was a staple food, and breaking bread together was a common practice that signified unity and community. In Jewish tradition, the breaking of bread was part of the Passover meal, which Jesus reinterpreted at the Last Supper, establishing a new covenant with His disciples. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. verb Definition to break NASB Translation break (2), breaking (3), broke (8), broken (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2806: κλάωκλάω; 1 aorist ἔκλασα; passive (present participle κλώμενος, 1 Corinthians 11:24 R G (see below)); 1 aorist ἐκλασθην (Romans 11:20 L Tr); (from Homer down); to break: used in the N. T. of the breaking of bread (see ἄρτος, 1), Matthew 14:19; Matthew 15:36; Matthew 26:26; Mark 8:6; Mark 14:22; Luke 22:19; ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance break. A primary verb; to break (specially, of bread) -- break. Forms and Transliterations εκλασα έκλασα ἔκλασα έκλασε εκλασεν έκλασεν ἔκλασεν κλασαι κλάσαι κλασας κλάσας κλασθή κλείθρα κλείθρου κλωμεν κλώμεν κλῶμεν κλώμενον κλωντες κλώντές κλῶντές eklasa éklasa eklasen éklasen klasai klásai klasas klásas klomen klômen klōmen klō̂men klontes klôntés klōntes klō̂ntésLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 14:19 V-APA-NMSGRK: εὐλόγησεν καὶ κλάσας ἔδωκεν τοῖς NAS: He blessed [the food], and breaking the loaves KJV: and brake, and gave INT: he blessed and having broken he gave to the Matthew 15:36 V-AIA-3S Matthew 26:26 V-AIA-3S Mark 8:6 V-AIA-3S Mark 8:19 V-AIA-1S Mark 14:22 V-AIA-3S Luke 22:19 V-AIA-3S Luke 24:30 V-APA-NMS Acts 2:46 V-PPA-NMP Acts 20:7 V-ANA Acts 20:11 V-APA-NMS Acts 27:35 V-APA-NMS 1 Corinthians 10:16 V-PIA-1P 1 Corinthians 11:24 V-AIA-3S Strong's Greek 2806 |
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