Strong's Lexicon próton: First, firstly, before, at the beginning Original Word: πρῶτον Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective πρῶτος (prótos), meaning "first" or "foremost." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is רִאשׁוֹן (rishon), Strong's Hebrew 7223, which also means "first" or "foremost." Usage: The adverb "próton" is used to denote priority in time, order, or importance. It often signifies the first in a sequence or the foremost in significance. In the New Testament, it is used to emphasize what should be considered or done before anything else, highlighting the primacy of certain actions or principles. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of "first" or "foremost" was significant in various contexts, including philosophy, politics, and daily life. The idea of prioritizing certain actions or values was integral to both Jewish and Hellenistic thought. In the biblical context, "próton" often underscores the importance of foundational truths or actions that align with God's will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from prótos, q.v. 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 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 |