Lexicon próton: First, firstly, before, at the beginning Original Word: πρῶτον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance before, at the beginningNeuter of protos as adverb (with or without ho); firstly (in time, place, order, or importance) -- before, at the beginning, chiefly (at, at the) first (of all). see GREEK protos see GREEK ho NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from prótos, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word πρῶτος (prōtos), meaning "first" or "foremost."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "first" or "foremost" in Hebrew is often represented by the word רִאשׁוֹן (rishon), Strong's Hebrew 7223, which carries similar connotations of primacy in time, order, or rank. Another related term is בְּכוֹר (bekhor), Strong's Hebrew 1060, which specifically refers to the "firstborn" and carries implications of preeminence and inheritance rights. Usage: The term πρῶτον is used in various contexts within the New Testament to indicate the first in a series, the foremost in importance, or the initial action in a sequence. It appears in both literal and metaphorical senses. Context: The Greek adverb πρῶτον is frequently employed in the New Testament to convey the concept of primacy or precedence. It is used to describe the first in a chronological sequence, as seen in Matthew 6:33, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Here, πρῶτον emphasizes the priority of spiritual pursuits over material concerns. Forms and Transliterations πρωτον πρώτον πρῶτον πρῶτόν proton prôton prôtón prōton prō̂ton prō̂tónLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 5:24 AdvGRK: καὶ ὕπαγε πρῶτον διαλλάγηθι τῷ KJV: go thy way; first be reconciled INT: and go away first be reconciled to Matthew 6:33 Adv Matthew 7:5 Adv Matthew 8:21 Adv Matthew 12:29 Adv Matthew 13:30 Adv Matthew 17:10 Adv Matthew 17:27 Adv Matthew 23:26 Adv Mark 3:27 Adv Mark 4:28 Adv Mark 7:27 Adv Mark 9:11 Adv Mark 9:12 Adv Mark 13:10 Adv Mark 16:9 Adv Luke 6:42 Adv Luke 9:59 Adv Luke 9:61 Adv Luke 10:5 Adv Luke 11:38 Adv Luke 12:1 Adv Luke 14:28 Adv Luke 14:31 Adv Luke 17:25 Adv |