Strong’s H4961

מִשְׁתֶּה

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

mishteh

Pronunciation

mish-teh'

Definition

Feast, Banquet, Drinking Party

Meaning

a banquet

Usage

The Hebrew word "mishte" primarily refers to a feast or banquet, often characterized by the consumption of food and drink. It is used in the Bible to describe celebratory gatherings, which could be either joyous or solemn, depending on the context. These events were significant in social and religious life, serving as occasions for fellowship, celebration, and sometimes covenant-making.

Bible references

Daniel 5:10