φιλοπρωτεύω
philoprōteuōVerbG5383
to love to be first
From: from a compound of G5384 (φίλος) and G4413 (πρῶτος);
Short Definition
to be fond of being first, i.e. ambitious of distinction
Full Lexicon Entry
to strive to be first: (eccl.).
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
3 John
1
Key Passages
- 3 John 1:9
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