“The God-loving Akeptous has offered the table to God Jesus Christ as a memorial.” Evidently a woman named Akeptous donated the table for use in the Christian community, and the inscription commemorates her generosity as a benefactor to the church. The words “offered” and “memorial,” as well as “God Jesus Christ,” are sure signs that Jesus is recognized as a divine figure worthy of receiving religious devotion normally appropriate for Israel’s God.
