Strong's G712 · Greek
ἄριστον
áriston
Definition
the best meal (or breakfast; perhaps from ("early")), i.e. luncheon
KJV: dinner
Root / derivation: apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as G730 (ἄῤῥην);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄριστον across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
And 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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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G712 (áriston) mean?
the best meal (or breakfast; perhaps from ("early")), i.e. luncheon
How many times does G712 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G712 (ἄριστον) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “dinner.”
How is áriston translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G712 is rendered as “dinner” (3×).
Where does the Greek word ἄριστον come from?
apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as G730 (ἄῤῥην);