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Yes, the word Prototokos can - in certain contexts - mean 'firstborn'. But the word 'born' is not present in the word. And that is significant.

It is the first indication that an investment will be successful. It is the first token of an investment that will, eventually, result in the multiplication of what was invested.

Out of it all comes the First Token that the purpose of Creation (from before the foundation of the world) will be a sound investment, a fruitful project.

Yes, the word Prototokos can - in certain contexts - mean 'firstborn'. But the word 'born' is not present in the word. And that is significant. The root of tokos being tikto then, of course, the concept of 'bringing forth' is present but not exclusively in regard to childbirth. The concept is broader and that is why tokos is used (by no less then the Holy Spirit) to describe a financial situation.

It is the first indication that an investment will be successful. It is the first fruit of an investment that will, eventually, result in the multiplication of what was invested.

Out of it all comes the First Indication that the purpose of Creation (from before the foundation of the world) will be a sound investment, a fruitful project.

Prototokos means, literally, First Payment, or First Return.

Prototokos means, literally, First Payment, or First Return or 'Firstfruit' (see the comments below).

Yes, the word can - in certain contexts - mean 'firstborn'. But the word 'born' is not present in the word. And that is significant.

Prototokos, on the other hand, is more associated with Restoration (some translate it 'reconciliation') - the restoration, in Christ, of the order of creation. (Know ye not that we shall judge angels ?). The raising above the head of the serpent, of humanity - in Christ.

Cometh Jesus, in the arms of Mary : The Son of her, the Protokos [TR].

And here in Colossians he is seen again, risen from the dead in a New Creation, raised by the glory of the Father, through a New Testament.

Yes, the word Prototokos can - in certain contexts - mean 'firstborn'. But the word 'born' is not present in the word. And that is significant.

Prototokos, on the other hand, is more associated with Restoration (some translate it 'reconciliation') - the restoration, in Christ, of the order of creation. (Know ye not that we shall judge angels ?). The raising, above the head of the serpent, of humanity - in Christ.

Cometh Jesus, in the arms of Mary : The Son of her, the Protokos [TR].

And here, in Colossians, he is seen again, risen from the dead in a New Creation, raised by the glory of the Father, through a New Testament.