G712

ἄριστον

ariston

Neuter noun · Apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as ἄρρην (G730)

Apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as G730; the best meal (or breakfast; perhaps from ἦρι ēri ("early")), i.e. luncheon:—dinner.

Outline

the first food taken early in the morning before work, breakfast
later usage: dinner

Usages

Matthew 22:4

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.

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Luke 11:38

And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.

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Luke 14:12

¶ 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.

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