Bible/Topics/ENTERTAINMENTS
ENTERTAINMENTS[edit | edit source]
Torrey's New Topical Textbook[edit | edit source]
Often great
GIVEN ON OCCASIONS OF
shearing
7; Isa 9:3
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Preparations made for
KINDS OF, MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE
Under the direction of a master of the feast
Served often by hired servants
Served often by members of the family
INVITATIONS TO
5; Lu 14:17
OFTEN GIVEN IN
GUESTS AT
Forwardness to take chief seats at, condemned
A choice portion reserved in, for principal guests
Custom of presenting the sop at, to one of the guests,
Portions of, often sent to the absent
Offence given by refusing to go to
Anxiety to have many guests at, alluded to
Men and women did not usually meet at
None admitted to, after the master had risen and shut the
Began with thanksgiving
Concluded with a hymn
None asked to eat or drink more than he liked at
Music and dancing often introduced at
Often scenes of great intemperance
Given by the guests in return