712. ariston

Lexicon

ariston: Breakfast, morning meal

Original Word: ἄριστον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: ariston
Pronunciation: ah'-ree-ston
Phonetic Spelling: (ar'-is-ton)
Definition: Breakfast, morning meal
Meaning: breakfast or a mid-day meal.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dinner.

Apparently neuter of a superlative from the same as arrhen; the best meal (or breakfast; perhaps from eri ("early")), i.e. Luncheon -- dinner.

see GREEK arrhen

HELPS Word-studies

712 áriston (literally, "without boundary, designation") – properly, "undetermined," referring to the meal eaten anytime before the main meal (i.e. "supper," 1173 /deípnon).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
perhaps from éri (early) and prim. root ed- (eat, see esthió)
Definition
breakfast, dinner
NASB Translation
dinner (1), luncheon (1), meal (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 712: ἄριστον

ἄριστον, ἀρίστου, τό (from Homer down);

a. the first food, taken early in the morning before work, breakfast; dinner was called δεῖπνον. But the later Greeks called breakfast; τό ἀκράτισμα, and dinner ἄριστον i. e. δεῖπνον μεσηβρινον, Athen. 1, 9, 10, p. 11b.; and so in the N. T. Hence,

b. dinner: Luke 14:12 (ποιεῖν ἄριστον ἤ δεῖπνον, to which others are invited); Luke 11:38; Matthew 22:4 (ἑτοιμάζειν). (B. D. under the word ; Becker's Charicles, namely, vi. excurs. i. (English translation, p. 312f).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἄριστος (aristos), meaning "best" or "excellent."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἄριστον, the concept of a meal or feast can be related to several Hebrew terms, such as מִשְׁתֶּה (mishteh, Strong's Hebrew 4960), which refers to a feast or banquet, and לֶחֶם (lechem, Strong's Hebrew 3899), meaning bread or food in general. These terms capture the essence of communal dining and hospitality found in the Old Testament.

Usage: The word ἄριστον is used in the New Testament to describe a meal, typically the first meal of the day. It appears in contexts where meals or feasts are discussed, often highlighting the social and communal aspects of dining.

Context: The term ἄριστον is found in the New Testament, where it is used to describe a meal, particularly the morning meal. In the cultural context of the Greco-Roman world, ἄριστον was an important part of daily life, often serving as a time for fellowship and discussion. The meal was typically lighter than the main meal of the day, which occurred later.

In the New Testament, ἄριστον is used in passages that emphasize hospitality and communal gatherings. For example, in Luke 11:37, Jesus is invited to dine with a Pharisee, highlighting the social customs of sharing meals. The act of sharing a meal was not only about nourishment but also about building relationships and engaging in meaningful conversations.

The use of ἄριστον in the New Testament reflects the importance of meals in the life and ministry of Jesus. Meals were occasions for teaching, fellowship, and demonstrating the kingdom of God. The communal aspect of ἄριστον underscores the biblical theme of hospitality and the breaking down of social barriers through shared experiences.

Forms and Transliterations

αριστον άριστον άριστόν ἄριστον ἄριστόν αριστου αρίστου ἀρίστου αριώθ ariston áriston áristón aristou arístou

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 22:4 N-NNS
GRK: Ἰδοὺ τὸ ἄριστόν μου ἡτοίμακα
NAS: I have prepared my dinner; my oxen
KJV: I have prepared my dinner: my oxen
INT: Behold the dinner of me I prepared

Luke 11:38 N-GNS
GRK: πρὸ τοῦ ἀρίστου
NAS: ceremonially washed before the meal.
KJV: washed before dinner.
INT: before the dinner

Luke 14:12 N-NNS
GRK: Ὅταν ποιῇς ἄριστον ἢ δεῖπνον
NAS: you give a luncheon or
KJV: When thou makest a dinner or a supper,
INT: When you make a dinner or a supper

Strong's Greek 712
3 Occurrences

ἄριστόν — 2 Occ.
ἀρίστου — 1 Occ.