ἐπισιτισμός episitismós

Meaning

a provisioning, i.e. (concretely) food

In the King James Version: victuals

Derivation: from a compound of G1909 (ἐπί) and a derivative of G4621 (σῖτος);

Where it is used

• Luke 9:12 As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”