πρωτότοκος

prōtotokosAdjectiveG4416

firstborn

From: from G4413 (πρῶτος) and the alternate of G5088 (τίκτω);

Short Definition

first-born (usually as noun, literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

first-born: pl. Metaphorical, of the priority of Christ (originally perh. a Messianic title, cf.; see ICC on ): π. πάσης κτίσεως; ἐν πολλοῖς ἀδελφοῖς; π. (ἐκ) νεκρῶν,; pl., of the elect, ἐκκλησία πρωτοτόκων.
LXX Usage: chiefly for בְּכוֹר

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
3
Colossians
2
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • Colossians 1:15
  • Colossians 1:18
  • Hebrews 1:6
  • Hebrews 11:28
  • Hebrews 12:23

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