Deipnéō — G1172
G1172 · Greek — δειπνέω
Pronunciation: dipe-neh'-o
Definition
verb
to dine, i.e. take the principle (or evening) meal
- in an allegory, δειπνήσω μετ' αὐτοῦ, I will make him to share in my most intimate and blissful contact
Usually translated as
sup, super
Occurrences
Deipnéō occurs 4 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), 1 Corinthians (1), Revelation (1)
- Luke 17:8 — And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup (δειπνήσω), and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?
- Luke 22:20 — Likewise also the cup after supper (δειπνῆσαι), saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
- 1 Corinthians 11:25 — After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped (δειπνῆσαι), saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
- Revelation 3:20 — Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup (δειπνήσω) with him, and he with me.
Strong's Lexicon — D