ἀριστάωaristáō
to take the principle meal
Greek (New Testament) · G709
Meanings
1. properly, to breakfast: John 21:12, John 21:15.
2. In late Gk., to take a meal, dine: Luke 11:37.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- Luke 11:37 As Jesus was speaking, one of the Pharisees invited him home for a meal. So he went in and took his place at the table.
- John 21:12 “Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord.
- John 21:15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.