feast, feasting

Definition

The term “feast” is a very general term that refers to an event where people gather to celebrate something by eating a large meal together. In biblical times, a feast sometimes lasted for several days or more.

• Often there are special kinds of food that are eaten at a certain feast.
• The religious festivals that God commanded the Jews to celebrate usually included having a feast together. For this reason the festivals are often called “feasts.”
• In biblical times, kings and other rich and powerful people often gave feasts to entertain their family or friends.
• In the story about the lost son, the father had a special feast prepared to celebrate the return of his son.
• The term to “feast” could also be translated as to “eat lavishly” or to “celebrate by eating lots of food” or to “eat a special, large meal.”
• Depending on the context, “feast” could be translated as “celebrating together with a large meal” or “a meal with a lot of food” or “a celebration meal.”

(See also: festival, banquet)

Bible References

• 2 Peter 2:12-14
• Genesis 26:30
• Genesis 29:22
• Genesis 40:20
• Jude 1:12-13
• Luke 2:43
• Luke 14:7-9
• Matthew 22:1

Word Data

• Strong’s: H0398, H2077, H2282, H3899, H3900, H4150, H4797, H4960, H7646, H8057, H8354, G00260, G10620, G11730, G18590, G21650, G49100