Strong's G755 · Greek
ἀρχιτρίκλινος
architriklinos · /ar-khee-tree'-klee-nos/
Definition
from 746 and a compound of 5140 and 2827 (a dinner-bed, because composed of three couches); director of the entertainment:--governor (ruler) of the feast.
KJV: governor (ruler) of the feast
Root / derivation: from 746 and a compound of 5140 and 2827 (a dinner-bed, because composed of three couches)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀρχιτρίκλινος across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John2 verses
And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
John 2:9When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G755 (architriklinos) mean?
from 746 and a compound of 5140 and 2827 (a dinner-bed, because composed of three couches); director of the entertainment:--governor (ruler) of the feast.
How many times does G755 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G755 (ἀρχιτρίκλινος) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “feast.”
How is architriklinos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G755 is rendered as “feast” (3×).
Where does the Greek word ἀρχιτρίκλινος come from?
from 746 and a compound of 5140 and 2827 (a dinner-bed, because composed of three couches)