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ἀριστάω

aristaōto eat early mealHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἀριστάω, -ῶ

(ἄριστον), [in LXX: Genesis 43:25 (לֶחֶם אָכַל), 1 Samuel 14:24 (לֶחֶם), 1 Kings 13:7 (סָעַד), Tob.2.1 * ;]

1. prop., to breakfast: John 21:12, 15

2. In late Gk., to take a meal, dine: Luke 11:37.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Luke 11:37ἀριστήσῃ · dine
    As Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him; so He went in and reclined at the table.
  2. John 21:12ἀριστήσατε · have breakfast
    “Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord.
  3. John 21:15ἠρίστησαν · they had finished eating
    When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”