Lexical Definition
ἄριστον áriston (ar'-is-ton) early meal G:N-N
apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as ἄῤῥην
dinner.
- the best meal (or breakfast
- perhaps from
("early")), i.e. luncheon
Usage: 4 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἄριστόν | dinner | Matt.22.4 |
| ἄριστον | a dinner | Luke.14.12 |
| ἀρίστου | dinner | Luke.11.38 |
| αρίστου | of dinner | LXX.2Sam.24.15 |
Abbott-Smith
ἄριστον, -ου, τό, [in LXX: III Ki 3:1 (לֶחֶם), To 2:1, 4, al.;]
1. 1, prop., breakfast.
2. In late Gk. = cl. δεῖτνον, dinner: Mt 22:4, Lk 11:38 14:12.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 3:1 |
| Matthew | 22:4 |
| Luke | 11:38 · 14:12 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἄριστον, τό,
morning meal, breakfast, twice in [Refs 8th c.BC+]: later, breakfast was called ἀκράτισμα, and ἄριστον was the midday meal, our luncheon,[Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἄ. αἱρεῖσθαι, ποιεῖσθαι, [Refs 5th c.BC+]. [; contraction from ᾰ (y) ερι-στον, cf. Gothic air, OHG. ēr 'early', Avest. ayar[schwa] 'day'; also ᾱ (y) ερ- in ἦρι, ἠέριο; -στο- from -d-to-, root ed- 'eat'.]