πρώτης
prōtos
first
Principal, preceding all others in a sequence or rank. In its primary sense, πρῶτος designates one who or that which comes before others in time (earliest), position (at the head of a list), status (most important or preeminent), or value (foremost, distinguished). The word is used in a range of contexts for 'first' numerically or chronologically, but can also denote primacy in status or significance, including 'leading,' 'chief,' or 'preeminent.'
Matthew 27:64 · Word #32
Lexicon G4413
| Lemma | πρῶτος |
| Transliteration | prōtos |
| Strong's | G4413 |
| Definition | Principal, preceding all others in a sequence or rank. In its primary sense, πρῶτος designates one who or that which comes before others in time (earliest), position (at the head of a list), status (most important or preeminent), or value (foremost, distinguished). The word is used in a range of contexts for 'first' numerically or chronologically, but can also denote primacy in status or significance, including 'leading,' 'chief,' or 'preeminent.' |
Morphology ADJ.S GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | first |
| Literal | first |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πρῶτος |
| Strong's | G4413 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4413-04
of the first
| Morphological Notes | Adjective (substantive use), genitive feminine singular; superlative form indicating highest rank or earliest position. |
| Rendering Rationale | The genitive feminine singular form denotes possession or relation, expressing "of the first" while preserving the superlative sense of primacy in time, order, or rank inherent in πρῶτος. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
first
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Functions as the comparative anchor ('the first'), not ‘of the first’; in context, needed for comparative phrase ‘worse than the first’. |