Strong's Lexicon sumposion: Banquet, drinking party, feast Original Word: συμπόσιον Word Origin: From the Greek verb συμπίνω (sympinō), meaning "to drink together." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "sumposion," the concept of a communal meal or feast is present in the Old Testament, often associated with celebrations and religious observances. Hebrew words like מִשְׁתֶּה (mishteh, Strong's H4960) meaning "feast" or "banquet," capture similar ideas. Usage: The term "sumposion" refers to a gathering or assembly for the purpose of feasting and drinking. In the context of the New Testament, it is often associated with a formal meal or banquet, where guests would recline and partake in food and drink. The word emphasizes the communal and celebratory aspects of such gatherings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman culture, a symposium was a key social institution where men gathered to discuss philosophical topics, celebrate victories, or simply enjoy each other's company over food and drink. These events were often marked by structured entertainment, including music, poetry, and intellectual conversation. The concept of a symposium was well-known in the Hellenistic world and would have been familiar to the audiences of the New Testament. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sumpinó Definition a drinking party, company (guests at a party) NASB Translation groups (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4849: συμπόσιονσυμπόσιον, συμποσίου, τό (συμπίνω), a drinking-party, entertainment (Latinconvivium); by metonymy, the party itself, the guests (Plutarch, mor., p. 157 a.; 704d.); plural rows of guests: συμπόσια συμπόσια, Hebraistically for κατά συμπόσια, in parties, by companies ((Buttmann, 30 (27); § 129 a. 3; Winers Grammar, 229 (214); 464 (432)); see πρασιά), Mark 6:39. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance group, party, companyNeuter of a derivative of the alternate of sumpino; a drinking-party ("symposium"), i.e. (by extension) a room of guests -- company. see GREEK sumpino Forms and Transliterations συμποσια συμπόσια συμποσίου sumposia symposia sympósiaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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