The meaning of “ἄριστον”
Understanding áriston reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as ἄῤῥην dinner. - the best meal (or breakfast - perhaps from ("early")...
ἄριστον
apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as ἄῤῥην dinner. - the best meal (or breakfast - perhaps from ("early")), i.e. luncheon
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:4 | “Again, 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.” Word: ἄριστον (áriston) | |
| Luke 11:38 | “And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.” Word: ἄριστον (áriston) | |
| Luke 14:12 | “Then 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.” Word: ἄριστον (áriston) |