Sup
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [1]
"to sup" (said of taking the chief meal of the day), occurs in Luke 17:8; 22:20 (in the best texts), lit., "(the) supping;" so 1—Corinthians 11:25; metaphorically in Revelation 3:20 , of spiritual communion between Christ and the faithful believer.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( v. t.) To take into the mouth with the lips, as a liquid; to take or drink by a little at a time; to sip.
(2): ( n.) A small mouthful, as of liquor or broth; a little taken with the lips; a sip.
(3): ( v. i.) To eat the evening meal; to take supper.
(4): ( v. t.) To treat with supper.
King James Dictionary [3]
SUP, To take into the mouth with the lips, as a liquid to take or drink by a little at a time to sip.
There I'll sup
Balm and nectar in my cup.
SUP, To eat the evening meal.
When they had supped,they brought Tobias in.
SUP, To treat with supper.
Sup them well. Not in use.
SUP, n. A small mouthful, as of liquor or broth a little taken with the lips a sip.
Tom Thumb got a little sup.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [4]
Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Sup'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/sup.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
