devour

Definition

The term “devour” means to eat or consume in an aggressive manner.

• Using this word in a figurative sense, Paul warned believers to not devour one another, meaning to not attack or destroy each other with words or actions (Galatians 5:15).
• Also in a figurative sense, the term “devour” is often used with a meaning of “completely destroy” as when talking about nations devouring each other or a fire devouring buildings and people.
• This term could also be translated as “completely consume” or “totally destroy.”

(See also: consume)

Bible References

• 1 Peter 5:8
• Amos 1:10
• Exodus 24:17
• Ezekiel 16:20
• Luke 15:30
• Matthew 23:13-15
• Psalms 21:9

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0398, H0399, H0400, H0402, H1104, H1105, H3216, H3615, H3857, H3898, H7462, H7602, G20680, G26660, G27190, G53150