4999. taberné

Lexicon

taberné: Tavern, inn, or shop

Original Word: ταβέρνη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: taberné
Pronunciation: tah-BER-nay
Phonetic Spelling: (tab-er'-nahee)
Definition: Tavern, inn, or shop
Meaning: taverns; Three Taverns, the name of a village or town on the Appian Way, about thirty-three miles from Rome.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

taverns.

Plural of Latin origin; huts or wooden-walled buildings; Tabernoe -- taverns.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
"hut," a tavern, spec. Treis Tabernai, "Three Taverns," a stopping place on the Appian Way
NASB Translation
Inns (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4999: Ταβέρναι

Ταβέρναι, ταβερνῶν, αἱ (a Latin word (cf. Buttmann, 17 (15))), taverns: τρεῖς Ταβέρναι (genitive Τριῶν Ταβερνῶν), Three Taverns, the name of an inn or halting-place on the Appian way between Pome and The Market of Appius (see Ἀππιος); it was ten Roman miles distant from the latter place and thirty-three from Rome (Cicero, ad Attic. 2, 10 (12)) (cf. B. D., under the phrase Three Taverns): See Acts 28:15.

STRONGS NT 4999: τρεῖς Ταβέρναιτρεῖς Ταβέρναι, see Ταβέρναι.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from Latin "taberna," meaning a hut or shop.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ταβέρνη, the concept of hospitality and lodging can be related to several Hebrew terms:

• Strong's Hebrew 4411 (מָלוֹן, malon): Refers to a lodging place or inn, as seen in Genesis 42:27 and Exodus 4:24.
• Strong's Hebrew 3885 (לוּן, lun): To lodge or spend the night, often used in contexts of staying in a temporary place.

These entries highlight the cultural and biblical significance of hospitality and the provision of shelter, which are central themes throughout the Scriptures.

Usage: The term ταβέρνη is not directly used in the New Testament. However, it is conceptually related to places of lodging or hospitality mentioned in the biblical narrative.

Context: The concept of a "tavern" or "inn" in biblical times is often associated with hospitality and the provision of shelter and food for travelers. While the specific Greek term ταβέρνη does not appear in the New Testament, the idea is reflected in various passages where hospitality is a central theme. For instance, in the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:34), the Samaritan takes the injured man to an inn, demonstrating care and compassion. The Greek word used in this context is πανδοχεῖον (pandocheion), which is similar in function to a ταβέρνη.

In the ancient world, inns or taverns were essential for travelers, providing a place to rest and recover during long journeys. These establishments varied in quality and reputation, with some being simple and others more elaborate. The cultural expectation of hospitality was significant, and providing for strangers was seen as a virtuous act.

The concept of hospitality is further emphasized in the New Testament through various teachings and examples. Hebrews 13:2 (BSB) states, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it." This reflects the broader biblical principle of caring for others, especially those in need.

Forms and Transliterations

Ταβερνων Ταβερνῶν Tabernon Tabernôn Tabernōn Tabernō̂n

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 28:15 N-GFP
GRK: καὶ Τριῶν Ταβερνῶν οὓς ἰδὼν
NAS: and Three Inns to meet
KJV: and The three taverns: whom when Paul
INT: and Three Taverns whom having seen

Strong's Greek 4999
1 Occurrence

Ταβερνῶν — 1 Occ.