The meaning of “κατάλυμα”
Understanding katályma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
guestchamber, inn. - properly, a dissolution (breaking up of a journey), i.e. (by implication) a lodging-place
κατάλυμα
guestchamber, inn. - properly, a dissolution (breaking up of a journey), i.e. (by implication) a lodging-place
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 14:14 | “And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?” Word: κατάλυμα (katályma) | |
| Luke 2:7 | “And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” Word: κατάλυμα (katályma) | |
| Luke 22:11 | “And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?” Word: κατάλυμα (katályma) |