Greek Word Study · Strong’s G712
ἄριστον
ariston · “early meal”
Used 3 times across 2 books
Definition
ἄριστον, -ου, τό
[in LXX: 3Ki.3:1 (לֶחֶם), Tob.2:1, 4, al. ;]
1 1, prop., breakfast.
2. In late Gk. = cl. δεῖτνον, dinner: Mat.22:4, Luk.11:38 14:12.†
[in LXX: 3Ki.3:1 (לֶחֶם), Tob.2:1, 4, al. ;]
1 1, prop., breakfast.
2. In late Gk. = cl. δεῖτνον, dinner: Mat.22:4, Luk.11:38 14:12.†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Luke2
In the text
Matthew 22:4Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.Luke 11:38And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.Luke 14:12Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.
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