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φιλοπρωτεύω G5383
G5383 is the Greek word φιλοπρωτεύω, transliterated philoprōteúō. The King James Version most often renders it loveth to have the preeminence.
What it means
to be fond of being first, i.e. ambitious of distinction.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G5384 (φίλος) and G4413 (πρῶτος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: love to have the preeminence.
Verses using φιλοπρωτεύω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
3 John 1:9 · KJV
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5383 mean?
G5383 is the Greek word φιλοπρωτεύω (philoprōteúō), meaning to be fond of being first, i.e. ambitious of distinction.
How is G5383 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it loveth to have the preeminence (1 time).
How many times does G5383 appear in the Bible?
φιλοπρωτεύω (philoprōteúō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5383 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G5384 (φίλος) and G4413 (πρῶτος).
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