Greek Word Study
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
G5383
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |