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ἀρχιτρίκλινος G755
G755 is the Greek word ἀρχιτρίκλινος, transliterated architríklinos. The King James Version most often renders it governor of the feast.
What it means
director of the entertainment.
Where it comes from
from G746 (ἀρχή) and a compound of G5140 (τρεῖς) and G2827 (κλίνω) (a dinner-bed, because composed of three couches).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: governor (ruler) of the feast.
Verses using ἀρχιτρίκλινος
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
John 2:8 · KJV
And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.
John 2:9 · KJV
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,
Common questions
What does Strong's G755 mean?
G755 is the Greek word ἀρχιτρίκλινος (architríklinos), meaning director of the entertainment.
How is G755 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it governor of the feast (2 times), ruler of the feast (1 time).
How many times does G755 appear in the Bible?
ἀρχιτρίκλινος (architríklinos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G755 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G746 (ἀρχή) and a compound of G5140 (τρεῖς) and G2827 (κλίνω) (a dinner-bed, because composed of three couches).
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