ἀριστάω
aristaō
“to eat early meal”
Definition
to take the principle meal
from G712 (ἄριστον);
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Occurrences
ἀριστάω appears 3 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
“Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord.
When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?”“Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.”Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
As Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him; so He went in and reclined at the table.
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