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Ἀρίσταρχος G708
G708 is the Greek word Ἀρίσταρχος, transliterated Arístarchos. The King James Version most often renders it aristarchus.
What it means
best ruling; Aristarchus, a Macedonian.
Where it comes from
from the same as G712 (ἄριστον) and G757 (ἄρχω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Aristarchus.
Verses using Ἀρίσταρχος
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 19:29 · KJV
And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
Acts 20:4 · KJV
And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
Acts 27:2 · KJV
And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.
Colossians 4:10 · KJV
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Philemon 1:24 · KJV
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
Common questions
What does Strong's G708 mean?
G708 is the Greek word Ἀρίσταρχος (Arístarchos), meaning best ruling; Aristarchus, a Macedonian.
How is G708 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it aristarchus (4 times), one aristarchus (1 time).
How many times does G708 appear in the Bible?
Ἀρίσταρχος (Arístarchos) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G708 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G712 (ἄριστον) and G757 (ἄρχω).
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