G4754 · Greek

proton

πρῶτον
English: “war”

Definition & Meaning

an accusative singular neuter form of πρῶτος (G4755) that became solidified in function as an adverb, first in time, in the first place, Mk. 4:28; 16:9; τὸ πρῶτον, at the first, formerly, Jn. 12:16; 19:39; first in dignity, importance, etc., before all things, Mt. 6:33

📶 Appears 7 times in the KJV Bible

How is “prōton” Translated in English?

The Greek word prōton (G4754) appears in the KJV translated as: war, soldiers, warfare, do, thou. Most common: war (2 verses).

Top 7 Bible Verses with “war”

Key Bible verses containing the Greek word prōton, translated as war in the King James Version.

  1. Luke 3:14
    And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.
  2. 1 Corinthians 9:7
    Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
  3. 2 Corinthians 10:3
    For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
  4. 1 Timothy 1:18
    This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;
  5. 2 Timothy 2:4
    No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
  6. James 4:1
    From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?
  7. 1 Peter 2:11
    Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “prōton” mean in Greek?

an accusative singular neuter form of πρῶτος (G4755) that became solidified in function as an adverb, first in time, in the first place, Mk. 4:28; 16:9; τὸ πρῶτον, at the first, formerly, Jn. 12:16; 19:39; first in dignity, importance, etc., before all things, Mt. 6:33

How many times does prōton appear in the Bible?

The Greek word prōton (Strong's G4754) appears 7 times in the King James Bible most often translated as “war”.

What is Strong's number G4754?

Strong's G4754 is the Greek word prōton (πρῶτον), meaning: an accusative singular neuter form of πρῶτος (G4755) that became solidified in function as an adverb, first in time, in the first place, Mk. 4:28; 16:9; τὸ πρῶτον, at the first, formerly, Jn. 12:16; 1.

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