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Strong's G1172 δειπνέω (deipneo)

Deipneo means “dine” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1172 — baalah (“mistress”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1172
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 5

Strong's G1172 Quick Answer

Strong's G1172 δειπνέω (deipneo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. deipneo (deip-neh'-o) v. 1. to dine, i.e. take the principle (or evening) meal [from G1173] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include sup. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
deipneo (deip-neh'-o) v. 1. to dine, i.e. take the principle (or evening) meal [from G1173]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
sup

Meaning and Definition

deipneo (deip-neh'-o) v. 1. to dine, i.e. take the principle (or evening) meal [from G1173] KJV: sup (X -er) Root(s): G1173

Original Word
δειπνέω
Transliteration
deipneo
Derivation
Root: δεῖπνον R1: 1173
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1172. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to dine

Usage: δειπνέω, -ῶ (δεῖπνον, which see), [in LXX: Pro.23:1 (לחם), Tob.7:8 8:1, Dan LXX 11:27 * ;] to take the chief meal of the day, to dine, to sup: Luk.17:8 22:20 (WH, br., R, mg. omits), 1Co.11:25; metaphorically, Rev.3:20.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1172 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render deipneo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

sup Luke 17:8

How Strong's G1172 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1172 (δειπνέω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1172 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1172 in the New Testament

4 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 17:8 KJV

And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?

Luke 22:20 KJV

Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

1 Corinthians 11:25 KJV

After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.

Strong's G1172 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 23:1 Septuagint / Brenton

If thou sit to sup at the table of a prince, Consider attentively the things set before thee:

Strong's G1172 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Tobit 7:9 Septuagint / Brenton

So he communicated the matter with Raguel: and Raguel said to Tobias, Eat and drink, and make merry:

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1172.

Proverbs 23:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
If thou sit to sup at the table of a prince, Consider attentively the things set before thee:
Luke 17:8 New Testament, KJV
And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?
Luke 22:20 New Testament, KJV
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
1 Corinthians 11:25 New Testament, KJV
After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
Revelation 3:20 New Testament, KJV
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Tobit 7:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So he communicated the matter with Raguel: and Raguel said to Tobias, Eat and drink, and make merry:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1172, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament
Tobit 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1172 FAQ

What does deipneo (δειπνέω) mean?

Deipneo (Strong's G1172) is a Greek word most simply glossed "dine". deipneo (deip-neh'-o) v. 1. to dine, i.e. take the principle (or evening) meal [from G1173]

How many times is deipneo (δειπνέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G1172 across 5 books.

Where can I study deipneo (δειπνέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1172 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate deipneo (δειπνέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sup. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1172 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1172, with linked reader references where each row is available.