Guest-Chamber
LocationsGeographical Setting
A guest-chamber is a designated room in ancient Near Eastern architecture used for hosting visitors or hosting communal meals.
What is the meaning of Guest-Chamber in the Bible?
The guest-chamber refers to two distinct rooms mentioned in the Bible: lishkah, a room associated with sacrificial feasts, and kataluma, a room used for lodging or eating. Both terms describe spaces where Jesus and his disciples gathered.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the physical layout and function of guest-chambers clarifies the social dynamics and setting of Jesus' final interactions with his disciples.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Guest-Chamber held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Guest-Chamber in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Guest-Chamber clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Guest-Chamber." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/guestchamber/