Strong's Lexicon prótostatés: Leader, Chief, Principal Original Word: πρωτοστάτης Word Origin: From the Greek words "πρῶτος" (prótos, meaning "first") and "ἵστημι" (histēmi, meaning "to stand"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "prótostatés," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words like "נָשִׂיא" (nasi, meaning "prince" or "leader") and "רֹאשׁ" (rosh, meaning "head" or "chief"). Usage: The term "prótostatés" refers to someone who stands at the forefront, a leader or a chief figure in a group. It conveys the idea of being first in rank or position, often implying a role of authority or influence. In the context of the New Testament, it can denote someone who takes a leading role in a community or assembly. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek society, leadership was often associated with military and political roles. The term "prótostatés" would have been understood as someone who leads from the front, setting an example for others to follow. In the early Christian communities, leadership was not only about authority but also about service and responsibility, reflecting the teachings of Jesus about servant leadership. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom prótos and histémi Definition one who stands first (of soldiers), hence a leader NASB Translation ringleader (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4414: πρωτοστάτηςπρωτοστάτης, πρωτοστατου, ὁ (πρῶτος and ἵστημι), properly, one who stands in the front rank, a front-rank man, (Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius, Diodorus, Dionysius Halicarnassus, others; ὥσπερ στρατηγός πρωτοστάτης, Job 15:24); hence, a leader, chief, champion: tropically, (A. V. a ringleader) τῆς αἱρέσεως, Acts 24 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ringleader. From protos and histemi; one standing first in the ranks, i.e. A captain (champion) -- ringleader. see GREEK protos see GREEK histemi Forms and Transliterations πρωτοστατην πρωτοστάτην πρωτοστάτης πρωτοτοκεύσαι πρωτοτοκούσας πρωτοτοκούσης protostaten protostáten prōtostatēn prōtostátēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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