Strong's Lexicon akilah: Food, meal, eating Original Word: אֲכִילָה Word Origin: Derived from the root אָכַל (akal), meaning "to eat" or "to consume." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "βρῶσις" (brosis), Strong's Greek #1035, which also refers to food or the act of eating. Usage: The term "akilah" refers to the act of eating or the food itself. It is used in the context of meals and sustenance, emphasizing the provision and consumption of food. In the Hebrew Bible, it often denotes the physical act of eating as well as the food that is consumed. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, meals were significant social and religious events. Sharing a meal was an act of fellowship and hospitality, often involving family, friends, and even strangers. The provision of food was seen as a blessing from God, and meals were occasions for thanksgiving and community bonding. The dietary laws outlined in the Torah also influenced what was considered acceptable for consumption, reflecting the Israelites' covenant relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom akal Definition an eating, a meal NASB Translation food (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲכִילָה noun feminine an eating, a meal 1 Kings 19:8 (on form see BaNB 136). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance meat Feminine from 'akal; something eatable, i.e. Food -- meat. see HEBREW 'akal Forms and Transliterations הָאֲכִילָ֣ה האכילה hā’ăḵîlāh hā·’ă·ḵî·lāh haachiLahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 19:8 HEB: וַיֵּ֜לֶךְ בְּכֹ֣חַ ׀ הָאֲכִילָ֣ה הַהִ֗יא אַרְבָּעִ֥ים NAS: in the strength of that food forty KJV: in the strength of that meat forty INT: and went the strength food he forty 1 Occurrence |
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