ἀρτύωartýō

to prepare, i.e. spice (with stimulating condiments)

Greek (New Testament) · G741

Meanings

1. to arrange, make ready (Hom.).

2. Of food (as in comic writers), to season: Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34, Colossians 4:6.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 3 times in the Bible.

  • Mark 9:50 Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again? You must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.”
  • Luke 14:34 “Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again?
  • Colossians 4:6 Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.