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.)

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

רֹאשׁ

Transliteration

rôʼsh

Strong's Reference H7218

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.

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