ἀρχιτρίκλινος architríklinos
Meaning
director of the entertainment
In the King James Version: governor (ruler) of the feast
Derivation: from G746 (ἀρχή) and a compound of G5140 (τρεῖς) and G2827 (κλίνω) (a dinner-bed, because composed of three couches);
Where it is used
- John 2:8 “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so,
- John 2:9 and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside