ΕἸΔΩΛΟΘΥΤΑ, εἰδωλοθυτα
EIDŌLOTHYTA, eidōlothyta
Sounds Like: ee-doh-loh-THOO-tah
Translations: things sacrificed to idols, idol sacrifices, meat offered to idols
From the root: ΕἸΔΩΛΟΘΥΤΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to food, typically meat, that has been offered as a sacrifice to pagan idols. In ancient times, after a sacrifice, portions of the meat were often sold in the market or consumed in feasts, leading to ethical dilemmas for early Christians regarding participation in such practices.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G1494 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Justin Martyr
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
From the same root
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- ΕἸΔΩΛΟΘΥΤΩΝ — things sacrificed to idols, idol sacrifices, meat sacrificed to idols, food offered to idols
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