See BREAD, and EATING.
In a few places this term refers to a tablet which could be written on, as in Hab 2:2; Lu 1:63; 2Co 3:3. In Mr 7:4 the word translated 'table' is ?????, 'a couch,' often translated 'bed' in
the A.V.
And the Lord gave me an answer, and said, Put the vision in writing and make it clear on stones, so that the reader may go quickly.
And when they come from the market-place, they take no food till their hands are washed; and a number of other orders there are, which have been handed down to them to keep--washings of cups and pots and brass vessels.
And he sent for writing materials and put down: His name is John; and they were all surprised.
For your life on earth is done, and you have a secret life with Christ in God.
Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain