Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πρωτοστάτης”
Understanding prōtostátēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
ringleader. - one standing first in the ranks, i.e. a captain (champion)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πρωτοστάτης
Phoneticpro-tos-tat'-ace
Transliterationprōtostátēs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ringleader. - one standing first in the ranks, i.e. a captain (champion)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 24:5 | “For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes:” Word: πρωτοστάτης (prōtostátēs) |