ἄριστον

aristonearly mealHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter3 occurrences2 books3 verses

Definition

ἄριστον, -ου, τό

[in LXX: 1 Kings 3:1 (לֶחֶם), Tob.2.1, 4, al. ;]

1 1, prop., breakfast.

2. In late Gk. = cl. δεῖτνον, dinner: Matthew 22:4, Luke 11:38; 14:12.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Matthew 22:4ἄριστόν · dinner
    Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’
  2. Luke 11:38ἀρίστου · meal
    But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.
  3. Luke 14:12ἄριστον · a dinner
    Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid.