Strong's Lexicon próteuó: To have the first place, to be preeminent Original Word: πρωτεύω Word Origin: From the Greek word πρῶτος (prótos), meaning "first" or "foremost." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "próteuó," the concept of preeminence can be related to Hebrew terms like רֹאשׁ (rosh, H7218), meaning "head" or "chief," which conveys a similar idea of being first or foremost. Usage: The verb "próteuó" signifies holding the highest rank or position, being first in importance or influence. It is used in the New Testament to describe the supremacy and preeminence of Christ, particularly in relation to creation and the church. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of preeminence was significant in social, political, and religious contexts. Leaders, deities, and even cities sought to be recognized as "first" or "foremost" in various aspects. The New Testament authors, writing within this cultural milieu, used "próteuó" to assert Christ's ultimate authority and supremacy over all creation, countering any claims of other entities or powers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom prótos Definition to have the first place NASB Translation have first place (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4409: πρωτεύωπρωτεύω; (πρῶτος); to be first, hold the first place, (A. V. have the pre-eminence): Colossians 1:18. (From Xenophon, and Plato down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance have preeminence. From protos; to be first (in rank or influence) -- have the preeminence. see GREEK protos Forms and Transliterations επρωτοβάθρει προτογεννήμασι πρωτεύειν πρωτευων πρωτεύων πρωτοβολήσει πρωτογενές πρωτογεννήματα πρωτογεννημάτων πρωτόγονα proteuon proteúon prōteuōn prōteúōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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