Lexical Summary Prochoros: Prochorus Original Word: Πρόχορος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Prochorus. From pro and choros; before the dance; Prochorus, a Christian -- Prochorus. see GREEK pro see GREEK choros NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pro and choros Definition Prochorus, a Christian at Jer. NASB Translation Prochorus (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4402: ΠρόχοροςΠρόχορος (Προχορου, ὁ (literally, 'leader of the dance')), Prochorus, one of the seven 'deacons' of the church at Jerusalem: Acts 6:5. Topical Lexicon Scriptural Setting Prochorus appears in Acts 6:5 as one of the seven men chosen by “the whole congregation” to oversee the daily distribution to widows in the Jerusalem assembly. “They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus …” (Acts 6:5). His selection follows a complaint by Hellenistic Jews that their widows were being overlooked (Acts 6:1). The apostles’ solution reveals an early pattern of delegating practical responsibilities so they could remain devoted to “prayer and to the ministry of the word” (Acts 6:4). Role in Church Ministry 1. Servant Leadership: The seven were appointed to a hands-on ministry—literally “serving tables” (Acts 6:2)—modeling Christ’s teaching that “whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant” (Matthew 20:26). Character Qualities Inferred from the Text • Good reputation—trustworthy in daily dealings (Proverbs 22:1; 1 Timothy 3:10). Historical Traditions Early church writers relate several traditions, though none are canonical: While these accounts cannot be verified from Scripture, they reflect an early memory of Prochorus as a lifelong minister and, potentially, a martyr. Theological Significance 1. Diaconal Prototype: Although the noun “deacon” (diakonos) is not used in Acts 6, the passage lays the groundwork for the office later formalized (Philippians 1:1; 1 Timothy 3:8–13). Prochorus therefore serves as an archetype for deacons whose ministry upholds both Word and deed in the church. Lessons for Today • Faithful service in practical matters advances the Great Commission. Prochorus, though mentioned only once in Scripture, provides a timeless example of humble, Spirit-led service that reinforces the church’s mandate to care for both spiritual and physical needs while maintaining doctrinal fidelity. Forms and Transliterations Προχορον Πρόχορον προχωρημάτων Prochoron PróchoronLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |