Lexical Definition
φιλοπρωτεύω philoprōteúō (fil-op-rote-yoo'-o) to love to be first G:V
from a compound of φίλος and πρῶτος
love to have the preeminence.
- to be fond of being first, i.e. ambitious of distinction
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| φιλοπρωτεύων | loving to be first | 3John.1.9 |
Abbott-Smith
*† φιλοπρωτεύω (< φιλόπρωτος, Plut., al.)
to strive to be first: III Jo 9 (eccl.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 3 John | 1:9 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
φιλοπρωτεύω-εύω,
wish or strive to be first, [NT]