Bible Dictionary
Supper
Supper was the principal evening meal among the Jews. The term is also used especially for the Lord’s Supper, the Christian memorial meal instituted by Jesus.
Definition
Supper was the principal meal of the day among the Jews. It was eaten in the early part of the evening. The term also refers especially to the Lord’s Supper.
Biblical Usage
The biblical references describe supper as an evening meal and, in the Christian expression “the Lord’s Supper,” identify a distinct Christian observance.
Historical Background
Among the Jews, supper was ordinarily taken early in the evening.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The principal meal of the day among the Jews. It was partaken of in the early part of the evening (Mark 6:21; John 12:2; 1 Cor. 11:21). (See LORD’S SUPPER.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sup'-er.</p><p>See MEALS.</p>