Encyclopedia entry
Mess
A portion of food given to a guest (Gen. 43:34; 2 Sam. 11:8).
In the Bible
2
Verses where Mess is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 2 Samuel 11:8
Then he said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king followed him.
- Genesis 43:34
When the portions were served to them from Joseph’s table, Benjamin’s portion was five times larger than any of the others. So they feasted and drank freely with Joseph.
Scripture on Mess
2
Voices on Mess
24
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Public-domain text. Modernized only where archaic spelling impedes reading; original facts preserved. Verify against an authoritative modern reference before quoting.