πρῶτον
prōton
As an adverb derived from πρῶτος ('first'), πρῶτον means 'firstly, at first, in the first place.' It primarily denotes precedence in time, sequence, or importance. It can mark the beginning of a sequence of events or actions, designate priority among items or persons, or draw attention to what is of primary significance or order.
Matthew 6:33 · Word #3
Lexicon G4412
| Lemma | πρῶτον |
| Transliteration | prōton |
| Strong's | G4412 |
| Definition | As an adverb derived from πρῶτος ('first'), πρῶτον means 'firstly, at first, in the first place.' It primarily denotes precedence in time, sequence, or importance. It can mark the beginning of a sequence of events or actions, designate priority among items or persons, or draw attention to what is of primary significance or order. |
Morphology ADV SUPL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
| Degree | SUPL — Superlative — The highest degree |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πρῶτον |
| Strong's | G4412 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4412-01
firstly
| Morphological Notes | Adverb; neuter accusative singular form of πρῶτος used adverbially to denote priority in time, order, or rank. |
| Rendering Rationale | As an adverb derived from the superlative πρῶτος, πρῶτον marks what comes first in time, sequence, or importance. "Firstly" preserves its function as an adverb of precedence without importing contextual nuance. |
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