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 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

3 John
1

Key Passages

  • 3 John 1:9

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