ἀνάγαιον. The Attic form of the word is ἀνώγεων. This large room under the roof is the usual place of resort for large gatherings in a Jewish house; probably the very room which also witnessed the appearance of the Risen Christ to the Twelve, and the Descent of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost.

ἐστρωμένον. Laid out with cushions on the divans, &c. Ezekiel 23:41 (LXX[380]); Acts 9:34 (Greek).

[380] LXX. Septuagint.

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