The meaning of “מִשְׁתֶּה”
Understanding mishteh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
banquet, drank, drink, feast((-ed), -ing). - drink, by implication, drinking (the act) - also (by implication) a banquet...
מִשְׁתֶּה
banquet, drank, drink, feast((-ed), -ing). - drink, by implication, drinking (the act) - also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast 1) feast, drink, banquet 1a) feast, banquet 1b) drink
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:30 | “And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.” Word: מִשְׁתֶּה (mishteh) | |
| 1 Samuel 25:36 | “And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal’s heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light.” Word: מִשְׁתֶּה (mishteh) | |
| 1 Kings 3:15 | “And Solomon awoke; and, behold, it was a dream. And he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace offerings, and made a feast to all his servants.” Word: מִשְׁתֶּה (mishteh) | |
| Esther 5:14 | “Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto him, Let a gallows be made of fifty cubits high, and to morrow speak thou unto the king that Mordecai may be hanged thereon: then go thou in merrily with the king unto the banquet. And the thing pleased Haman; and he caused the gallows to be made. ” Word: מִשְׁתֶּה (mishteh) | |
| Proverbs 15:15 | “All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.” Word: מִשְׁתֶּה (mishteh) |
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