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ἀριστάω G709
G709 is the Greek word ἀριστάω, transliterated aristáō. The King James Version most often renders it dine.
What it means
to take the principle meal.
Where it comes from
from G712 (ἄριστον).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: dine.
Verses using ἀριστάω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 11:37 · KJV
And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
John 21:12 · KJV
Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
John 21:15 · KJV
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Common questions
What does Strong's G709 mean?
G709 is the Greek word ἀριστάω (aristáō), meaning to take the principle meal.
How is G709 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it dine (2 times), dined (1 time).
How many times does G709 appear in the Bible?
ἀριστάω (aristáō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G709 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G712 (ἄριστον).
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