UBS Greek Dictionary Article

Form 1

Part of speech: noun, m.

Inflections: ἀρχιτρίκλινος; -ου

Constructions: ἀρχιτρίκλινος; ἄρχω; τρεῖς; κλίνω

Sense 1: head steward

Semantic entry: 46.7

Semantic domains: Household Activities

Definition: the head servant in charge of all those who served at meals or feasts

Notes: It is also possible that ἀρχιτρίκλινος in RV JHN 2:8 · LV JHN 2:8 · Read together JHN 2:8 refers to the master of ceremonies or the toastmaster at the feast.

JHN 2:8: RV JHN 2:8 · LV JHN 2:8 · Read together JHN 2:8

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OET-RV JHN 2:8

8 Then he said, “Okay, now take a sample out and give it to the MC.” So they took some

OET-LV JHN 2:8

8 And he _is _saying to _them:
Draw now and be _carrying to _the the_headwaiter.
And they carried it.

JHN 2:9: RV JHN 2:9 · LV JHN 2:9 · Read together JHN 2:9

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OET-RV JHN 2:9

9 and when the MC tasted the water that had now turned to wine, not knowing where it had come from he called the groom

OET-LV JHN 2:9

9 And when the the_headwaiter tasted the water having _been _become wine, and had_ not _known from _where is, but the servants had _known the ones having _drawn the water, the headwaiter is _calling the bridegroom

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

ἀρχιτρίκλινος

Form 1

Sense 1: head steward