Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀρχιτρίκλινος”
Understanding architríklinos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
governor (ruler) of the feast. - director of the entertainment
G755
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀρχιτρίκλινος
Phoneticar-khee-tree'-klee-nos
Transliterationarchitríklinos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
governor (ruler) of the feast. - director of the entertainment
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 2:8 | “And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. ” Word: ἀρχιτρίκλινος (architríklinos) | |
| John 2:9 | “When 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,” Word: ἀρχιτρίκλινος (architríklinos) |