Strong's Lexicon mishte: Feast, Banquet, Drinking Party Original Word: מִשְׁתֶּה Word Origin: From the root שָׁתָה (shathah), meaning "to drink." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1403 δαίς (dais) - a meal, feast - G1173 δεῖπνον (deipnon) - supper, dinner, feast Usage: The Hebrew word "mishte" primarily refers to a feast or banquet, often characterized by the consumption of food and drink. It is used in the Bible to describe celebratory gatherings, which could be either joyous or solemn, depending on the context. These events were significant in social and religious life, serving as occasions for fellowship, celebration, and sometimes covenant-making. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, feasts and banquets were central to social life. They were occasions for hospitality, celebration, and the strengthening of community bonds. Such gatherings could be held for various reasons, including weddings, religious festivals, royal events, or to honor a guest. The consumption of wine was common, and these events could last several days. Feasts were also opportunities to display wealth and generosity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to mishteh Definition a feast NASB Translation banquet (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance banquet (Aramaic) corresponding to mishteh; a banquet -- banquet. see HEBREW mishteh Forms and Transliterations מִשְׁתְּיָ֖א משתיא miš·tə·yā mishteYa mištəyāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:10 HEB: וְרַבְרְבָנ֔וֹהִי לְבֵ֥ית מִשְׁתְּיָ֖א [עַלֲלַת כ] NAS: entered the banquet hall KJV: came into the banquet house: INT: and his nobles hall the banquet bring in spoke 1 Occurrence |
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