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ἄριστον G712

G712 is the Greek word ἄριστον, transliterated áriston. The King James Version most often renders it dinner.

Word: ἄριστονTransliteration: áristonLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

the best meal (or breakfast; perhaps from ("early")), i.e. luncheon.

Where it comes from

apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as G730 (ἄῤῥην).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

dinner 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: dinner.

Verses using ἄριστον

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 22:4 · KJV

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.

Luke 14:12 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G712 mean?

G712 is the Greek word ἄριστον (áriston), meaning the best meal (or breakfast; perhaps from ("early")), i.e. luncheon.

How is G712 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it dinner (2 times).

How many times does G712 appear in the Bible?

ἄριστον (áriston) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G712 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as G730 (ἄῤῥην).

Nearby entries

G709 · ἀριστάω — to take the principle meal G710 · ἀριστερός — the left hand (as second-best)G711 · Ἀριστόβουλος — best counselling; Aristoboulus, a Christian G713 · ἀρκετός — satisfactory G714 · ἀρκέω — properly, to ward off, i.e. (by…G715 · ἄρκτος — a bear (as obstructing by ferocity)

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