Dict: easton - Eating

Eating @ The ancient Hebrews would not eat with the Egyptians kjv@Genesis:43:32). In the time of our Lord they would not eat with Samaritans kjv@John:4:9), and were astonished that he ate with publicans and sinners kjv@Matthew:9:11). The Hebrews originally sat at table, but afterwards adopted the Persian and Chaldean practice of reclining kjv@Luke:7:36-50). Their principal meal was at noon kjv@Genesis:43:16; kjvKings:20:16; kjv@Ruth:2:14; kjv@Luke:14:12). The word "eat" is used metaphorically in kjv@Jeremiah:15:16; kjv@Ezekiel:3:1; kjv@Revelation:10:9. In kjv@John:6:53-58, "eating and drinking" means believing in Christ. Women were never present as guests at meals (q.v.).