Biblica Analytica

πρωτότοκος

prōtotokos (G4416)

firstborn

9 verses 6 books OT 0 / NT 9
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The Greek word πρωτότοκος (prōtotokos) translates to "firstborn." This term belongs to the semantic domain of Kinship & Family, indicating its primary connection to familial relationships. Its definition as "firstborn" suggests a specific position within a family, where the individual ranked as the eldest child, often holding significant status and privileges. The word πρωτότοκος is used 9 times in the Bible, demonstrating its importance in various contexts. However, without more information on its usage, we can only speculate that it might describe a person's role, status, or inheritance within their family. Given its connection to family dynamics, πρωτότοκος could convey a sense of priority, respect, or authority, implying that the firstborn held a unique position among siblings.

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Matthew 1:25

and didn’t know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.

Luke 2:7

She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Romans 8:29

For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Colossians 1:15

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Hebrews 1:6

When he again brings in the firstborn into the world he says, “Let all the angels of God worship him.”

Hebrews 11:28

By faith, he kept the Passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them.

Hebrews 12:23

to the festal gathering and assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,

Revelation 1:5

and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and washed us from our sins by his blood—