Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πρωτεύω”
Understanding prōteúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
have the preeminence. - to be first (in rank or influence)
G4409
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πρωτεύω
Phoneticprote-yoo'-o
Transliterationprōteúō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
have the preeminence. - to be first (in rank or influence)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Colossians 1:18 | “And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.” Word: πρωτεύω (prōteúō) |