δεῖπνον

deipnonNoun (Neuter)G1173

dinner

From: from the same as G1160 (δαπάνη);

Short Definition

dinner, i.e. the chief meal (usually in the evening)

Full Lexicon Entry

the chief meal of the day, dinner, supper: ; δ. ποιεῖν,; *κυριακὸν *(which see) δ.; metaphorically (Dalman, Words, 118), δ. γάμου ἀρνίου; δ. μέγα Θεοῦ.
LXX Usage: chiefly for פַּת־בַּג (Da)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

16 times

Appears 16 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
5
John
4
1 Corinthians
2
Mark
2
Revelation
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:20
  • John 13:2
  • Luke 14:12
  • Luke 14:24
  • Mark 12:39

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