Strong's Lexicon taberné: Tavern, inn, or shop Original Word: ταβέρνη Word Origin: Derived from Latin "taberna," meaning a hut or shop. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "taberné," the concept of lodging or hospitality can be related to Hebrew words like "מָלוֹן" (malon), meaning inn or lodging place, as seen in Genesis 42:27. Usage: In the New Testament context, "taberné" refers to a place of lodging or a public house where travelers could find rest and refreshment. It is often associated with hospitality and the provision of basic needs for travelers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, taverns or inns were common establishments found along major roads and in cities. They served as places for travelers to rest, eat, and sometimes conduct business. These establishments were often simple and could vary in quality. The concept of hospitality was significant in ancient cultures, and inns played a crucial role in facilitating travel and commerce. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Latin origin Definition "hut," a tavern, spec. Treis Tabernai, "Three Taverns," a stopping place on the Appian Way NASB Translation Inns (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4999: ΤαβέρναιΤαβέρναι, ταβερνῶν, αἱ (a Latin word (cf. Buttmann, 17 (15))), taverns: τρεῖς Ταβέρναι (genitive Τριῶν Ταβερνῶν), Three Taverns, the name of an inn or halting-place on the Appian way between Pome and The Market of Appius (see Ἀππιος); it was ten Roman miles distant from the latter place and thirty-three from Rome (Cicero, ad Attic. 2, 10 (12)) (cf. B. D., under the phrase Three Taverns): See Acts 28:15. STRONGS NT 4999: τρεῖς Ταβέρναιτρεῖς Ταβέρναι, see Ταβέρναι. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance taverns. Plural of Latin origin; huts or wooden-walled buildings; Tabernoe -- taverns. Forms and Transliterations Ταβερνων Ταβερνῶν Tabernon Tabernôn Tabernōn Tabernō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |