ΔΕΠΡΩΤΟΥΣ, δεπρωτους
DEPRŌTOUS, deprōtous
Sounds Like: deh-PROH-tooss
Translations: but first, and first, now first
From the root: ΔΕ, ΠΡΩΤΟΣ
Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from the conjunction 'δὲ' (de), meaning 'but', 'and', or 'now', and the adjective 'πρώτους' (prōtous), which is the accusative masculine plural form of 'πρῶτος' (prōtos), meaning 'first'. Together, it means 'but first', 'and first', or 'now first', indicating a sequence or a contrast where something is prioritized or happens initially.
Inflection: Compound word: 'δὲ' (conjunction, does not inflect); 'πρώτους' (Accusative, Masculine, Plural)
Strong’s numbers: G1161 (Lookup on BibleHub), G4413 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Four — 4:79
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