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Guest-chamber

Jewish Life & Customs • New Testament
A guest-chamber was a room set apart for visitors, often used for eating or lodging. Jesus directed His disciples to prepare such a room for the Passover meal.
Biblical Usage
Jesus directed His disciples to prepare the guest-chamber for the Passover meal. The same Greek word can also mean an inn, but in the relevant Gospel passages it denotes a dining room.
Scripture References
Mark 14:14 Luke 22:11 Luke 2:7