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The meaning of φιλοπρωτεύω

Understanding philoprōteúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

love to have the preeminence. - to be fond of being first, i.e. ambitious of distinction

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φιλοπρωτεύω

Phoneticfil-op-rote-yoo'-o
Transliterationphiloprōteúō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

love to have the preeminence. - to be fond of being first, i.e. ambitious of distinction

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
3 John 1:9

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

Word: φιλοπρωτεύω (philoprōteúō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
3 John
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