4410. prótokathedria

Strong's Lexicon

prótokathedria: Chief seat, place of honor

Original Word: πρωτοκαθεδρία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: prótokathedria
Pronunciation: pro-to-kath-ED-ree-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (pro-tok-ath-ed-ree'-ah)
Definition: Chief seat, place of honor
Meaning: a chief (most honorable) seat.

Word Origin: From πρῶτος (prótos, meaning "first") and καθέδρα (kathédra, meaning "seat" or "chair")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "prótkathedria," the concept of seeking honor and status can be related to Hebrew terms like כָּבוֹד (kavod, meaning "glory" or "honor").

Usage: The term "prótkathedria" refers to the most prominent or honored seats, often in a synagogue or at a banquet. It denotes a position of prestige and authority, typically sought after by those desiring recognition and status.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Jewish society, seating arrangements were significant indicators of social status. The "chief seats" in synagogues were reserved for respected leaders, such as Pharisees and scribes, who were often seen as authorities in religious and community matters. These seats were positioned to face the congregation, symbolizing both honor and responsibility. The desire for such seats was often criticized by Jesus as a reflection of pride and hypocrisy.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from prótos and kathedra
Definition
the chief seat
NASB Translation
chief seats (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4410: πρωτοκαθεδρία

πρωτοκαθεδρία, πρωτοκαθεδρίας, ἡ (πρῶτος and καθέδρα which see), a sitting in the first seat, the first or chief seat: Matthew 23:6; Mark 12:39; Luke 11:43; Luke 20:46. (Ecclesiastical writings.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

chief seat

From protos and kathedra; a sitting first (in the front row), i.e. Preeminence in council -- chief (highest, uppermost) seat.

see GREEK protos

see GREEK kathedra

Forms and Transliterations

πρωτοκαθεδριαν πρωτοκαθεδρίαν πρωτοκαθεδριας πρωτοκαθεδρίας protokathedrian protokathedrían prōtokathedrian prōtokathedrían protokathedrias protokathedrías prōtokathedrias prōtokathedrías

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 23:6 N-AFP
GRK: καὶ τὰς πρωτοκαθεδρίας ἐν ταῖς
NAS: at banquets and the chief seats in the synagogues,
KJV: and the chief seats in
INT: and the first seats in the

Mark 12:39 N-AFP
GRK: καὶ πρωτοκαθεδρίας ἐν ταῖς
NAS: and chief seats in the synagogues
KJV: And the chief seats in the synagogues,
INT: and first seats in the

Luke 11:43 N-AFS
GRK: ἀγαπᾶτε τὴν πρωτοκαθεδρίαν ἐν ταῖς
NAS: For you love the chief seats in the synagogues
KJV: ye love the uppermost seats in
INT: you love the first seat in the

Luke 20:46 N-AFP
GRK: ἀγοραῖς καὶ πρωτοκαθεδρίας ἐν ταῖς
NAS: in the market places, and chief seats in the synagogues
KJV: and the highest seats in
INT: marketplaces and first seats in the

Strong's Greek 4410
4 Occurrences

πρωτοκαθεδρίαν — 1 Occ.
πρωτοκαθεδρίας — 3 Occ.