Eating
Bible Usage:
- eating used 27 times.
- First Reference: Exodus 12:4
- Last Reference: 1 Corinthians 11:21
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: Yes
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H3894 Used 1 time
- H398 Used 13 times
- H400 Used 4 times
- G1035 Used 1 time
- G2068 Used 6 times
- G5176 Used 1 time
- G5315 Used 1 time
The ancient Hebrews would not eat with the Egyptians (Genesis 43:32). In the time of our Lord they would not eat with Samaritans (John 4:9), and were astonished that he ate with publicans and sinners (Matthew 9:11). The Hebrews originally sat at table, but afterwards adopted the Persian and Chaldean practice of reclining (Luke 7:36-50). Their principal meal was at noon (Genesis 43:16; 1 Kings 20:16; Ruth 2:14; Luke 14:12). The word "eat" is used metaphorically in Jeremiah 15:16; Ezekiel 3:1; Revelation 10:9. In John 6:53-58, "eating and drinking" means believing in Christ. Women were never present as guests at meals (q.v.).
The host acting as waiter
Genesis 18:8
Favored guests served a double portion
Genesis 43:34
Table used in
Judges 1:7
Sitting at table
Exodus 32:6
Reclining on couches
Amos 6:4; Amos 6:7; Luke 7:37-38; John 13:25
Ablutions before
Matthew 15:2
Feasts; Food; Gluttony
E'ATING, participle present tense Chewing and swallowing; consuming; corroding.
E'ATING-HOUSE, noun A house where provisions are sold ready dressed.
Bible Usage:
- eating used 27 times.
- First Reference: Exodus 12:4
- Last Reference: 1 Corinthians 11:21
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: Yes
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H3894 Used 1 time
- H398 Used 13 times
- H400 Used 4 times
- G1035 Used 1 time
- G2068 Used 6 times
- G5176 Used 1 time
- G5315 Used 1 time