δεῖπνον
deipnon
dinner
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word "δεῖπνον" (deipnon) is a noun that translates to "dinner". It appears 16 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in ancient Greek culture and everyday life. As a meal consumed in the evening, "deipnon" likely referred to the main meal of the day, as opposed to the lighter "ἄριστον" (ariston) eaten in the morning. The usage of "deipnon" in the Bible suggests that it was a common aspect of daily life, with references to meals shared among family and friends, as well as in social and economic contexts. Its frequency in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels and Acts, highlights the importance of meals in ancient Jewish and early Christian communities. The significance of "deipnon" lies in its representation of community, hospitality, and social bonding. Meals were often used as opportunities for sharing, teaching, and fellowship, as seen in the accounts of Jesus' interactions with his disciples and other individuals. The word "deipnon" serves as a reminder of the importance of meals in shaping relationships and cultural norms in ancient societies.
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Occurrences in Scripture
16 total occurrences across the text
and love the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,
Mark 6:21Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.
Mark 12:39and the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts:
Luke 14:12He also said to the one who had invited him, “When you make a dinner or a supper, don’t call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back.
Luke 14:16But he said to him, “A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people.
Luke 14:17He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, ‘Come, for everything is ready now.’
Luke 14:24For I tell you that none of those men who were invited will taste of my supper.’ ”
Luke 20:46“Beware of those scribes who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;
John 12:2So they made him a supper there. Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with him.
John 13:2During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray him,
John 13:4arose from supper, and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel and wrapped a towel around his waist.
John 21:20Then Peter, turning around, saw a disciple following. This was the disciple whom Jesus loved, the one who had also leaned on Jesus’ breast at the supper and asked, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”
1 Corinthians 11:20When therefore you assemble yourselves together, it is not the Lord’s supper that you eat.
1 Corinthians 11:21For in your eating each one takes his own supper first. One is hungry, and another is drunken.
Revelation 19:9He said to me, “Write, ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb.’ ” He said to me, “These are true words of God.”
Revelation 19:17I saw an angel standing in the sun. He cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in the sky, “Come! Be gathered together to the great supper of God,