fast
Found 85 times in the King James Bible
H6685
Hebrew
G3522
Greek
English Definition
a fast
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
νηστεύω
Transliteration
tsûwm
Strong's Reference
G3522
Greek Meaning
to cover over (the mouth), i.e. to fast
"Fast" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H6685, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G3522. Context determines which original word is being used.