BECOMETH..............2
0516 - axios {ax-ee'-oce}; adverb from 0514; appropriately: --as becometh, after a godly sort, worthily(-thy). ~1030
2412 - hieroprepes {hee-er-op-rep-ace'}; from 2413 and the same as 4241; reverent: --as becometh holiness. ~4822
 
 BECOMING..............1
2520 - katheko {kath-ay'-ko}; from 2596 and 2240}; to reach to, i.e. (neuter of present active participle, figuratively as adjective) becoming: --convenient, fit. ~5038
 
 BED...................10
0439 - anthrakia {anth-rak-ee-ah'}; from 0440; a bed of burning coals: --fire of coals. ~876
0755 - architriklinos {ar-khee-tree'-klee-nos}; from 0746 and a compound of 5140 and 2827 (a dinner-bed, because composed of three couches); director of the entertainment: --governor (ruler) of the feast. ~1508
2135 - eunouchos {yoo-noo'-khos}; from eune (a bed) and 2192; a castrated person (such being employed in Oriental bed-chambers); by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain (state-officer): --eunuch. ~4268
2135 - eunouchos {yoo-noo'-khos}; from eune (a bed) and 2192; a castrated person (such being employed in Oriental bed-chambers); by extension an impotent or unmarried man; by implication, a chamberlain (state-officer): --eunuch. ~4268
2825 - kline {klee'-nay}; from 2827; a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating): --bed, table. ~5646
2826 - klinidion {klin-id'-ee-on}; neuter of a presumed derivative of 2825; a pallet or little couch: --bed. ~5648
2845 - koite {koy'-tay}; from 2749; a couch; by extension cohabitation; by implication, the male sperm: --bed, chambering, X conceive. ~5686
2895 - krabbatos {krab'-bat-os}; probably of foreign origin; a mattress: --bed. ~5786
4411 - protoklisia {pro-tok-lis-ee'-ah}; from 4413 and 2828; a reclining first (in the place of honor) at the dinner-bed, i.e. preeminence at meals: --chief (highest, uppermost) room. ~8616
4766 - stronnumi {strone'-noo-mee}; or simpler stronnuo {strone-noo'-o}; prolongation from a still simpler stroo {stro'-o} (used only as an alternate in certain tenses; probably akin to 4731 through the idea of positing); to "strew", i.e. spread (as a carpet or couch): --make bed, furnish, spread, strew. ~9326
 
 BEDROOM...............1
2846 - koiton {koy-tone'}; from 2845; a bedroom: --+ chamberlain. ~ 5688
 
 BEDS..................1
4237 - prasia {pras-ee-ah'}; perhaps from prason (a leek, and so an onion-patch); a garden plot, i.e. (by implication, of regular beds) a row (repeated in plural by Hebraism, to indicate an arrangement): --in ranks. ~8268
 
 BEE...................12
0970 - bia {bee'-ah}; probably akin to 0970 (through the idea of vital activity); force: --violence. ~1938
0971 - biazo {bee-ad'-zo}; from 0979; to force, i.e. (reflexively) to crowd oneself (into), or (passively) to be seized: --press, suffer violence. ~1940
0972 - biaios {bee'-ah-yos}; from 0970; violent: --mighty. ~ 1942
0973 - biastes {bee-as-tace'}; from 0971; a forcer, i.e. (figuratively) energetic: --violent. ~1944
0978 - Bithunia {bee-thoo-nee'-ah}; of uncertain derivation; Bithynia, a region of Asia: --Bithynia. ~1954
0979 - bios {bee'-os}; a primary word; life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood: --good, life, living. ~1956
0980 - bioo {bee-o'-o}; from 0979; to spend existence: --live. ~ 1958
0981 - biosis {bee'-o-sis}; from 0980; living (properly, the act, by implication, the mode): --manner of life. ~1960
0982 - biotikos {bee-o-tee-kos'}; from a derivative of 0980; relating to the present existence: --of (pertaining to, things that pertain to) this life. ~1962
1913 - epibibazo {ep-ee-bee-bad'-zo}; from 1909 and a redupl. deriv. of the base of 0939 [compare 0307]; to cause to mount (an animal): --set on. ~3824
3193 - melissios {mel-is'-see-os}; from 3192; relating to honey, i.e. bee (comb): --honeycomb. ~6382
4461 - rhabbi {hrab-bee'}; of Hebrew origin [7227 with pronominal suffix); my master, i.e Rabbi, as an official title of honor: --Master, Rabbi. ~8716
 
 BEEF..................1
1016 - bous {booce}; probably from the base of 1006; an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of that species ("beef"): --ox. ~2030
 
 BEELZEBOUL............1
0954 - Beelzeboul {beh-el-zeb-ool'}; of Aramaic origin [by parody on 1176]; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan: --Beelzebub. ~1906
 
 BEELZEBUB.............1
0954 - Beelzeboul {beh-el-zeb-ool'}; of Aramaic origin [by parody on 1176]; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan: --Beelzebub. ~1906
 
 BEELZEBUL.............1
0954 - Beelzeboul {beh-el-zeb-ool'}; of Aramaic origin [by parody on 1176]; dung-god; Beelzebul, a name of Satan: --Beelzebub. ~1906
 
 BEEM..................1
5502 - cheroubim {kher-oo-beem'}; plural of Hebrew origin [3742]; "cherubim" (i.e. cherubs or kerubim): --cherubims. ~10798
 
 BEEN..................5
1322 - didache {did-akh-ay'}; from 1321; instruction (the act or the matter): --doctrine, hath been taught. ~2642
1510 - eimi {i-mee'}; the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when emphatic): --am, have been, X it is I, was. See also 1488, 1498, 1511, 1527, 2258, 2071, 2070, 2075, 2076, 2771, 2468, 5600. ~3018
2075 - este {es-teh'}; second person plural present indicative of 1510; ye are: --be, have been, belong. ~4148
5613 - hos {hoce}; probably adverb of comparative from 3739; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows): --about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when( [-soever]), while, X with all speed. ~11018
5616 - hosei {ho-si'}; from 5613 and 1487; as if: --about, as (it had been, it were), like (as). ~11024
 
 BEFALL................1
4876 - sunantao {soon-an-tah'-o}; from 4862 and a derivate of 0473; to meet with; figuratively, to occur: --befall, meet. ~9546
 
 BEFITTING.............2
0937 - basilikos {bas-il-ee-kos'}; from 0935; regal (in relation), i.e. (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as land, dress, or a courtier), or (figuratively) preeminent: --king's, nobleman, royal. ~1872
3169 - megaloprepes {meg-al-op-rep-ace'}; from 3173 and 4241; befitting greatness or magnificence (majestic): --excellent. ~6334
 
 BEFORE................80
0001 - a {al'-fah}; of Hebrew origin; the first letter of the alphabet; figuratively, only (from its use as a numeral) the first: --Alpha. Often used (usually an, before a vowel) also in composition (as a contraction from 0427) in the sense of privation; so, in many words, beginning with this letter; occasionally in the sense of union (as a contraction of 0260). ~0
0561 - apenanti {ap-en'-an-tee}; from 0575 and 1725; from in front, i.e. opposite, before or against: --before, contrary, over against, in the presence of.***. apepo. See 0550. ~1120
0561 - apenanti {ap-en'-an-tee}; from 0575 and 1725; from in front, i.e. opposite, before or against: --before, contrary, over against, in the presence of.***. apepo. See 0550. ~1120
0575 - apo {apo'}; a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative): --(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc. ~1148
0686 - ara {ar'-ah}; probably from 0142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows): --haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially 1065 or 3767 (after) or 1487 (before). Compare also 0687. ~1370
1207 - deuteroprotos {dyoo-ter-op'-ro-tos}; from 1208 and 4413; second-first, i.e. (specially) a designation of the Sabbath immediately after the Paschal week (being the second after Passover day, and the first of the seven Sabbaths intervening before Pentecost): --second...after the first. ~2412
1437 - ean {eh-an'}; from 1487 and 0302; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty: --before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when(-soever), whether (or), to whom, [who-]so(-ever). See 3361. ~ ***. ean me. See 3361. ~2872
1519 - eis {ice}; a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases: -- [abundant-]ly, against, among, as, at, [back-]ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for [intent, purpose], fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to),...ward, [where-]fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). ~3036
1715 - emprosthen {em'-pros-then}; from 1722 and 4314; in front of (in place [literally or figuratively] or time): --against, at, before, (in presence, sight) of. ~3428
1722 - en {en}; a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.: --about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (...sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, [open-]ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, [speedi-]ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. ~3442
1725 - enanti {en'-an-tee}; from 1722 and 0473; in front (i.e. figuratively, presence) of: --before. ~3448
1726 - enantion {en-an-tee'-on}; neuter of 1727; (adverbially) in the presence (view) of: --before, in the presence of. ~3450
1773 - ennuchon {en'-noo-khon}; neuter of a compound of 1722 and 3571; (adverbially) by night: --before day. ~3544
1799 - enopion {en-o'-pee-on}; neuter of a compound of 1722 and a derivative of 3700; in the face of (literally or figuratively): --before, in the presence (sight) of, to. ~3596
2186 - ephistemi {ef-is'-tay-mee}; from 1909 and 2476; to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal); --assault, come (in, to, unto, upon), be at hand (instant), present, stand (before, by, over). ~4370
2229 - e {ay}; an adverb of confirmation; perhaps intensive of 2228; used only (in the N.T.) before 3303; assuredly: --surely. ~ ***. he. See 3588. ~ ***. he. See 3739. ~ ***. ei. See 5600. ~4456
2596 - kata {kat-ah'}; a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive case, dative case or accusative case] with which it is joined): --about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, [charita-]bly, concerning, + covered, [dai-]ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from...to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of),...by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity. ~5190
2713 - katenanti {kat-en'-an-tee}; from 2596 and 1725; directly opposite: --before, over against. ~ ***. katenegko. See 2702. ~5424
2714 - katenopion {kat-en-o'-pee-on}; from 2596 and 1799; directly in front of: --before (the presence of), in the sight of. ~5426
3319 - mesos {mes'-os}; from 3326; middle (as an adjective or [neuter] noun): --among, X before them, between, + forth, mid [-day, -night], midst, way. ~6434
3362 - ean me {eh-an' may}; i.e. 1437 and 3361; if not, i.e. unless: --X before, but, except, if, no, (if, + whosoever) not. ~6520
3756 - ou {oo}; also (before a vowel) ouk {ook}; and (before an aspirate) ouch {ookh}; a primary word; the absolute negative [compare 3361] adverb; no or not: --+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, [can-]not, + nothing, + special, un( [-worthy]), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372. ~7306
3756 - ou {oo}; also (before a vowel) ouk {ook}; and (before an aspirate) ouch {ookh}; a primary word; the absolute negative [compare 3361] adverb; no or not: --+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, [can-]not, + nothing, + special, un( [-worthy]), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372. ~7306
3764 - oudepo {oo-dep'-o}; from 3761 and 4452; not even yet: --as yet not, never before (yet), (not) yet. ~7322
3779 - houto {hoo'-to}; or (before a vowel} houtos {hoo'-toce}; adverb from 3778; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows): --after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what. ~7352
3844 - para {par-ah'}; a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local [especially beyond or opposed to] or causal [on account of]: --above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give [such things as they], + that [she] had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side...by, in the sight of, than, [there-]fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application. ~7482
3908 - paratithemi {par-at-ith'-ay-mee}; from 3844 and 5087; to place alongside, i.e. present (food, truth); by implication, to deposit (as a trust or for protection): --allege, commend, commit (the keeping of), put forth, set before. ~7610
3936 - paristemi {par-is'-tay-mee}; or prolonged paristano {par-is-tan'-o}; from 3844 and 2476; to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specifically) recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), aid: --assist, bring before, command, commend, give presently, present, prove, provide, shew, stand (before, by, here, up, with), yield. ~7666
3936 - paristemi {par-is'-tay-mee}; or prolonged paristano {par-is-tan'-o}; from 3844 and 2476; to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specifically) recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), aid: --assist, bring before, command, commend, give presently, present, prove, provide, shew, stand (before, by, here, up, with), yield. ~7666
4250 - prin {prin}; adverb from 4253; prior, sooner: --before (that), ere. ~8294
4253 - pro {pro}; a primary preposition; "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to: --above, ago, before, or ever. In comparison it retains the same significations. ~8300
4254 - proago {pro-ag'-o}; from 4253 and 0071; to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time [participle previous]): --bring (forth, out), go before. ~8302
4255 - proaireomai {pro-ahee-reh'-om-ahee}; from 4253 and 0138; to choose for oneself before another thing (prefer), i.e. (by implication) to propose (intend): --purpose. ~8304
4256 - proaitiaomai {pro-ahee-tee-ah'-om-ahee}; from 4253 and a derivative of 0156; to accuse already, i.e. previously charge: --prove before. ~8306
4257 - proakouo {pro-ak-oo'-o}; from 4253 and 0191; to hear already,i.e. anticipate: --hear before. ~8308
4264 - probibazo {prob-ib-ad'-zo}; from 4253 and a reduplicated form of 0971; to force forward, i.e. bring to the front, instigate: --draw, before instruct. ~8322
4267 - proginosko {prog-in-oce'-ko}; from 4253 and 1097; to know beforehand, i.e. foresee: --foreknow (ordain), know (before). ~8328
4270 - prographo {prog-raf'-o}; from 4253 and 1125; to write previously; figuratively, to announce, prescribe: --before ordain, evidently set forth, write (afore, aforetime). ~8334
4271 - prodelos {prod'-ay-los}; from 4253 and 1212; plain before all men, i.e. obvious: --evident, manifest (open) beforehand. ~8336
4272 - prodidomi {prod-id'-o-mee}; from 4253 and 1325; to give before the other party has given: --first give. ~8338
4275 - proeido {pro-i'-do}; from 4253 and 1492; foresee: --foresee, saw before. ~ ***. proeireo. See 4280. ~8344
4277 - proepo {pro-ep'-o}; from 4253 and 2036; to say already, to predict: --forewarn, say (speak, tell) before. Compare 4280. ~8348
4278 - proenarchomai {pro-en-ar'-khom-ahee}; from 4253 and 1728; to commence already: --begin (before). ~8350
4279 - proepaggellomai {pro-ep-ang-ghel'-lom-ahee}; middle voice from 4253 and 1861; to promise of old: --promise before. ~8352
4280 - proereo {pro-er-eh'-o}; from 4253 and 2046; used as alternate of 4277; to say already, pedict: --foretell, say (speak, tell) before. ~8354
4281 - proerchomai {pro-er'-khom-ahee}; from 4253 and 2064 (including its alternate); to go onward, preceed (in place or time): --go before (farther, forward), outgo, pass on. ~8356
4282 - proetoimazo {pro-et-oy-mad'-zo}; from 4253 and 2090; to fit up in advance (literally or figuratively): --ordain before, prepare afore. ~8358
4283 - proeuaggelizomai {pro-yoo-ang-ghel-id'-zom-ahee}; middle voice from 4253 and 2097; to announce glad news in advance: --preach before the gospel. ~8360
4284 - proechomai {pro-ekh-om-ahee}; middle voice from 4253 and 2192; to hold oneself before others, i.e. (figuratively) to excel: --be better. ~8362
4286 - prothesis {proth'-es-is}; from 4388; a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specifically, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God: --purpose, shew [-bread]. ~8366
4291 - proistemi {pro-is'-tay-mee}; from 4253 and 2476; to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise: --maintain, be over, rule. ~8376
4293 - prokataggello {prok-at-ang-ghel'-lo}; from 4253 and 2605; to anounce beforehand, i.e. predict, promise: --foretell, have notice, (shew) before. ~8380
4295 - prokeimai {prok'-i-mahee}; from 4253 and 2749; to lie before the view, i.e. (figuratively) to be present (to the mind), to stand forth (as an example or reward): --be first, set before (forth). ~8384
4295 - prokeimai {prok'-i-mahee}; from 4253 and 2749; to lie before the view, i.e. (figuratively) to be present (to the mind), to stand forth (as an example or reward): --be first, set before (forth). ~8384
4296 - prokerusso {prok-ay-rooce'-so}; from 4253 and 2784; to herald (i.e. proclaim) in advance: --before (first) preach. ~8386
4299 - prokrima {prok'-ree-mah}; from a compound of 4253 and 2919; a prejudgment (prejudice), i.e. prepossession: --prefer one before another. ~8392
4300 - prokuroo {prok-oo-ro'-o}; from 4253 and 2964; to ratify previously: --confirm before. ~8394
4301 - prolambano {prol-am-ban'-o}; from 4253 and 2983; to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise: --come aforehand, overtake, take before. ~8396
4301 - prolambano {prol-am-ban'-o}; from 4253 and 2983; to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise: --come aforehand, overtake, take before. ~8396
4302 - prolego {prol-eg'-o}; from 4253 and 3004; to say beforehand, i.e. predict, forewarn: --foretell, tell before. ~8398
4304 - promeletao {prom-el-et-ah'-o}; from 4253 and 3191; to premeditate: --meditate before. ~8402
4308 - proorao {pro-or-ah'-o}; from 4253 and 3708; to behold in advance, i.e. (actively) to notice (another) previously, or (middle voice) to keep in (one's own) view: --foresee, see before. ~8410
4309 - proorizo {pro-or-id'-zo}; from 4253 and 3724; to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine: --determine before, ordain, predestinate. ~8412
4310 - propascho {prop-as'-kho}; from 4253 and 3958; to undergo hardship previously: --suffer before. ~8414
4313 - proporeuomai {prop-or-yoo'-om-ahee}; from 4253 and 4198; to precede (as guide or herald): --go before. ~8420
4314 - pros {pros}; a strengthened form of 4253; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated): --about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, ( [where-])by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to ( [you]) -ward, unto, with(-in). In comparison it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at. ~8422
4315 - prosabbaton {pros-ab'-bat-on}; from 4253 and 4521; a fore-sabbath, i.e. the Sabbath-eve: --day before the sabbath. Compare 3904. ~8424
4363 - prospipto {pros-pip'-to}; from 4314 and 4098; to fall towards, i.e. (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon (in storm): --beat upon, fall (down) at (before). ~8520
4365 - prosporeuomai {pros-por-yoo'-om-ahee}; from 4314 and 4198; to journey towards, i.e. approach [not the same as 4313]: --go before. ~8524
4383 - prosopon {pros'-o-pon}; from 4314 and ops (the visage, from 3700); the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person: --(outward) appearance, X before, contenance, face, fashion, (men's) person, presence. ~8560
4384 - protasso {prot-as'-so}; from 4253 and 5021; to pre-arrange, i.e. prescribe: --before appoint. ~8562
4386 - proteron {prot'-er-on}; neuter of 4387 as adverb (with or without the art.); previously: --before, (at the) first, former. ~8566
4388 - protithemai {prot-ith'-em-ahee}; middle voice from 4253 and 5087; to place before, i.e. (for oneself) to exhibit; (to oneself) to propose (determine): --purpose, set forth. ~8570
4390 - protrecho {prot-rekh'-o}; from 4253 and 5143 (including its alternate); to run forward, i.e. outstrip, precede: --outrun, run before. ~8574
4391 - prouparcho {pro-oop-ar'-kho}; from 4253 and 5225; to exist before, i.e. (adverbially) to be or do something previously: --+ be before(-time). ~8576
4391 - prouparcho {pro-oop-ar'-kho}; from 4253 and 5225; to exist before, i.e. (adverbially) to be or do something previously: --+ be before(-time). ~8576
4401 - procheirotoneo {prokh-i-rot-on-eh'-o}; from 4253 and 5500; to elect in advance: --choose before. ~8596
4402 - Prochoros {prokh'-or-os}; from 4253 and 5525; before the dance; Prochorus, a Christian: --Prochorus. ~8598
4412 - proton {pro'-ton}; neuter of 4413 as adverb (with or without 3588); firstly (in time, place, order, or importance): --before, at the beginning, chiefly (at, at the) first (of all). ~8618
4413 - protos {pro'-tos}; contracted superlative of 4253; foremost (in time, place, order or importance): --before, beginning, best, chief(-est), first (of all), former. ~8620