νηστεία
Fasting
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What does νηστεία (nēsteía) mean in the Bible?
νηστεία (nēsteía) is a Greek word meaning "fasting". νηστεία, -ας, ἡ (νηστεύω), [in LXX for צוֹם ;] fasting, a fast; __(a) of voluntary abstinence from food: Mat.
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Meaning
Voluntary self-denial from food for spiritual purposes, distinct from involuntary hunger.
(νηστεύω), [in LXX for צוֹם ;] fasting, a fast;
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Biblical Occurrences
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