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"The act of lying or reclining; specifically, the ancient practice, derived from the Orient, of eating meals in a recumbent position." -Whitney, 1902

Accubation

"The act of lying or reclining; specifically, the ancient practice, derived from the Orient, of eating…

"And as they were eating, he took bread, and when he had blessed, he brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take ye: this is my body. And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them: and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many." Mark 14:22-24 ASV <p>Illustration of Jesus at the table with his disciples, initiating the Eucharist. A wine goblet and three pieces of broken bread sit in front of him. The disciples sit around the table, six on either side of Jesus. A pitcher sits on the ground in front of the table.

Communion of the Apostles with Jesus at the Last Supper

"And as they were eating, he took bread, and when he had blessed, he brake it, and gave to them, and…

"And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the apostles with him. And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:" Luke 22:14-15 ASV <p>Illustration of Jesus sitting at a table with the twelve disciples at Passover. Jesus is at the center and the disciples are gathered around him. The men are not pictured as sitting all on the same side of the table.

Jesus Communes with His Disciples at the Last Supper

"And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the apostles with him. And he said unto them, With desire…