Strong’s G2828

κλισία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

klisia

Pronunciation

klee-SEE-ah

Definition

Dining couch, place of reclining

Meaning

properly: a dining couch; hence: a group of diners.

Usage

In the New Testament, "klisia" refers to a place where people recline, typically for the purpose of dining. In the cultural context of the time, meals were often eaten while reclining on couches, especially during formal banquets or gatherings. The term can also imply a group of people reclining together for a meal.

Bible references

Luke 9:14