πρώτης

prōtos

first

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

Philippians 1:5 · Word #10

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 DET GEN F SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech DET — Determiner — Specifies a noun
Case GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation
Gender F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

Phrasefirst
Literalfirst

Lexical Info

Lemmaπρῶτος
Strong'sG4413

SIBI-P1 Translation G4413-04

of the first

Morphological NotesAdjective (substantive use), genitive feminine singular; superlative form indicating highest rank or earliest position.
Rendering RationaleThe genitive feminine singular form denotes possession or relation, expressing "of the first" while preserving the superlative sense of primacy in time, order, or rank inherent in πρῶτος.

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