πρῶτος

prōtosAdjectiveG4413

first

From: contracted superlative of G4253 (πρό);

Short Definition

foremost (in time, place, order or importance)

Full Lexicon Entry

B. Superl., πρῶτος, -η, -ον, first
1.of Time or Place
aabsol., as subst., ὁ π.
bas adj.
2.Of Rank or Dignity, chief, principal
3.Neut., πρῶτον, as adv., first, at the first
aof Time
bof Order
LXX Usage: chiefly for רִאשׁוֹן, also for אֶחַד, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

157 times

Appears 157 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
24
Luke
19
Revelation
17
Acts
16
Mark
16

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:18
  • Acts 13:50
  • John 15:18
  • Matthew 12:45
  • Mark 3:27

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