γεύω
geuō (G1089)
to taste
AI Word Study
The Greek word γεύω (geuō) is a verb that means "to taste." Its 15 occurrences in the Bible indicate a moderate level of significance in the text. The verb's meaning implies a sensory experience, where one detects the flavor, quality, or essence of something. This can be literal, as in experiencing the taste of food, or figurative, such as discerning the nature or character of a situation. Geuō is used in a range of contexts, including descriptions of physical senses (Matthew 14:17, Mark 6:38), spiritual practices (1 Corinthians 11:28), and metaphorical expressions (Matthew 10:42, Acts 10:13). The verb's versatility suggests that the ancient Greek speakers viewed tasting as a fundamental way to interact with and understand the world. In biblical contexts, geuō often conveys a sense of exploration, discernment, or appreciation. The significance of géuō lies in its role as a bridging term between the physical and spiritual realms. It highlights the interconnectedness of sensory experience and spiritual understanding, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to detail and exploring one's surroundings to gain a deeper understanding of the world and its complexities.
AI synthesis uses only provided lexicon data -- never training knowledge.
Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste of death, until they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom.”
they gave him sour wine to drink mixed with gall. When he had tasted it, he would not drink.
He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see God’s Kingdom come with power.”
But I tell you the truth: There are some of those who stand here who will in no way taste of death until they see God’s Kingdom.”
For I tell you that none of those men who were invited will taste of my supper.’ ”
When the ruler of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and didn’t know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the ruler of the feast called the bridegroom
Then the Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died, as did the prophets; and you say, ‘If a man keeps my word, he will never taste of death.’
He became hungry and desired to eat, but while they were preparing, he fell into a trance.
When he had gone up, and had broken bread and eaten, and had talked with them a long while, even until break of day, he departed.
They came to the chief priests and the elders, and said, “We have bound ourselves under a great curse to taste nothing until we have killed Paul.
“Don’t handle, nor taste, nor touch”
But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.
For concerning those who were once enlightened and tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit,
if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious: