Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πρωτοκαθεδρία”
Understanding prōtokathedría reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
chief (highest, uppermost) seat. - a sitting first (in the front row), i.e. preeminence in council
G4410
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πρωτοκαθεδρία
Phoneticpro-tok-ath-ed-ree'-ah
Transliterationprōtokathedría
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chief (highest, uppermost) seat. - a sitting first (in the front row), i.e. preeminence in council
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:6 | “And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,” Word: πρωτοκαθεδρία (prōtokathedría) | |
| Mark 12:39 | “And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:” Word: πρωτοκαθεδρία (prōtokathedría) | |
| Luke 11:43 | “Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.” Word: πρωτοκαθεδρία (prōtokathedría) | |
| Luke 20:46 | “Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;” Word: πρωτοκαθεδρία (prōtokathedría) |