No room at the inn

  • This everyday expression refers to a location that is heaving with people.
  • The phrase comes from The Bible, Luke 2:7 KJV.

The Story in the Bible

  • Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem for the Census but there was no room at the inn.
  • Therefore they had to spend the night in a stable, which is where the infant Jesus was born.

 

Everyday Expressions that come from the Bible
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