Πρόχορος
Próchoros
G4402 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A personal name, 'Prochoros,' meaning 'leader of the dance' or 'one who leads in the dance,' used in the New Testament to refer to an individual among the Seven appointed in Acts 6. The core sense is that of a proper name with an etymological implication of leadership or precedence in a festive procession or choral dance. The term does not carry lexical meaning beyond its function as a proper name in the New Testament context.
Semantic Range
proper name; Prochorus; (etymologically) leader of a chorus, one going before in a dance
Root / Etymology
From πρό ('before, in front') and χορός ('dance, chorus'), thus literally 'one who goes before in the dance' or 'chorus leader.' It is a compound personal name following Greek naming patterns.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Πρόχορος appears only as a proper noun in the New Testament, specifically in Acts 6:5, where Prochorus is listed among the Seven appointed for service within the early assembly in Jerusalem. The name is of Hellenistic Greek origin and was not limited to biblical or Israelite contexts; it occurs in other Greek inscriptions and literature as a personal name. The etymological components suggest the person bearing the name could have been associated with leadership, performance, or festivity, but there is no indication in the biblical text that this meaning is relevant for interpreting the character or role of Prochorus in Acts. English translations render it as 'Prochorus,' following transliteration. No additional lexical meaning attaches to the name beyond its usage as a proper noun.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from πρό and χορός; before the dance; Prochorus, a Christian:--Prochorus.
Root Family
Πρόχορος (Prochoros) — before, dance, chorus, lead
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4402-01 |
Πρόχορον | prochoron | N ACC M SG |
Prochorus | Prochoros | Prochoros | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4402-01 |
Acts 6:5 | Πρόχορον | prochoron | N ACC M SG |
Prochorus | Prochoros | Prochoros |