chief
Found 283 times in the King James Bible
H7218
Hebrew
G4413
Greek
English Definition
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
Ω Greek (New Testament)
Original Script
πρῶτος
Transliteration
riʼshôwn
Strong's Reference
G4413
Greek Meaning
first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
"Chief" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H7218, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G4413. Context determines which original word is being used.