πρώτων

prōtos

Principal, preceding all others in a sequence or rank. In its primary sense, πρῶτος designates one who or that which comes before others in time (earliest), position (at the head of a list), status (most important or preeminent), or value (foremost, distinguished). The word is used in a range of contexts for 'first' numerically or chronologically, but can also denote primacy in status or significance, including 'leading,' 'chief,' or 'preeminent.'

G4413

Matthew 20:8 · Word #26

Lexicon G4413

Lemmaπρῶτος
Transliterationprōtos
Strong'sG4413
DefinitionPrincipal, preceding all others in a sequence or rank. In its primary sense, πρῶτος designates one who or that which comes before others in time (earliest), position (at the head of a list), status (most important or preeminent), or value (foremost, distinguished). The word is used in a range of contexts for 'first' numerically or chronologically, but can also denote primacy in status or significance, including 'leading,' 'chief,' or 'preeminent.'

Morphology ADJ.S GEN M PL All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun
Case GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation
Gender M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Lexical Info

Lemmaπρῶτος
Strong'sG4413

SIBI-P1 Translation G4413-08

first

Morphological NotesAdverb; neuter accusative singular form of πρῶτος used adverbially to express priority in time, order, or rank.
Rendering RationaleAs an adverbial form derived from πρῶτος ("first"), πρῶτον denotes precedence in time, sequence, or importance. The rendering "first" preserves its concise adverbial force indicating what comes before all others.

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