τρώγω (trṓgō) — Eat

Greek word study: τρώγω (trṓgō), Strong's G5176. 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

GreekStrong's G5176
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Greek word
τρώγω (trṓgō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: probably strengthened from a collateral form of the base of G5134 (τραῦμα) and G5147 (τρίβος) through the idea of corrosion or wear;

KJV translation words: eat

Where this word appears

Strong's G5176 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:38 and last appears in John 13:18.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

eating ×5feeding on ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

τρώγων ×5τρώγοντες ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×5Matthew ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5134 τραῦμα (traûma), G5147 τρίβος (tríbos).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5131 τράγος (trágos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does trṓgō (G5176) mean?

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 KJV?

The KJV translates G5176 as: eat.

How often does τρώγω (trṓgō) appear?

Strong's G5176 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:38 and last appears in John 13:18.