Daniel Whedon 8. A charger The Greek word signifies a flat board, used for any purpose, as for a writing-table or tablet. In Luke 11:39, it is translated a platter; that is, a large dish, in which meat or other food is carved or served up. The old English word charger is connected with the whole family of words implying the idea of something carrying or carried. As the simplest root in the English language may be specified the syllable car, then we have cart, carriage, chariot, cargo,... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:8
8. A charger The Greek word signifies a flat board, used for any purpose, as for a writing-table or tablet. In Luke 11:39, it is translated a platter; that is, a large dish, in which meat or other food is carved or served up. The old English word charger is connected with the whole family of words implying the idea of something carrying or carried. As the simplest root in the English language may be specified the syllable car, then we have cart, carriage, chariot, cargo,... read more