### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Greek word **korénnymi**, represented by `{{G2880}}`, is a primary verb meaning to **cram**, or to **glut or sate**. It appears **2 times** in **2 unique verses** in the Bible. It describes a state of being **full** or having had **enough to eat**.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The two uses of `{{G2880}}` provide a sharp contrast between literal and figurative satisfaction. In the book of Acts, it is used in a straightforward, physical sense, where the ship's crew had **eaten enough** before lightening their vessel by casting out the wheat [[Acts 27:38]]. In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul employs the word with irony, rebuking their spiritual arrogance by stating, "Now ye are **full**, now ye are rich" [[1 Corinthians 4:8]], implying they felt they had already achieved spiritual completion without the apostles.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words expand upon the concept of satiation and its consequences:
* `{{G4147}}` **ploutéō** (be... rich): This word appears directly alongside `{{G2880}}` in Paul's rebuke, where being **full** is equated with being spiritually **rich** and self-satisfied [[1 Corinthians 4:8]].
* `{{G5160}}` **trophḗ** (food, meat): This term for nourishment is the source of the literal fullness described in Acts, where the crew had **eaten** enough to be sated [[Acts 27:38]].
* `{{G1544}}` **ekbállō** (to... cast... out): This action immediately follows the state of being sated in the narrative of the shipwreck. After eating enough, the sailors **cast out** the wheat into the sea to save the ship [[Acts 27:38]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{G2880}}` is found in its contrasting applications.
* **Warning Against Spiritual Complacency:** The primary theological use of `{{G2880}}` is as a caution against spiritual pride. In [[1 Corinthians 4:8]], being "full" signifies a dangerous self-sufficiency that dismisses the need for further apostolic teaching or growth.
* **Literal Need and Practical Action:** In [[Acts 27:38]], the word grounds the narrative in physical reality. Being sated allows the sailors to take the necessary action—lightening the ship—to survive the storm, demonstrating a prioritization of life over provisions.
* **Contrast of Satiation:** The dual usage highlights a key biblical theme: the difference between worldly self-satisfaction and practical physical need. The Corinthians were **full** in their own eyes, while the sailors were filled with literal **food** `{{G5160}}` for a life-saving purpose.
### Summary
In summary, `{{G2880}}` provides a focused look at the concept of being "full." While appearing only twice, its contrasting uses are significant. It serves as a literal descriptor for physical satiation in a historical account and as a powerful metaphorical rebuke of spiritual arrogance in an epistle. Through **korénnymi**, the scripture distinguishes between a necessary physical state and a dangerous spiritual one.
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