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# predestine, predestined
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## Definition:
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The terms “predestine” and “predestined” refer to deciding or planning beforehand that something will happen.
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* This term especially refers to God predestining people to receive eternal life.
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* Sometimes the word “foreordain” is used, which also means to decide beforehand.
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* The term “predestine” could also be translated as “decide before” or “decide ahead of time.”
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* The term “predestined” could be translated as “decided long ago” or “planned ahead of time” or “decided beforehand.”
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* A phrase such as “predestined us” could be translated as “decided long ago that we” or “already decided ahead of time that we.”
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* Note that the translation of this term should be different from the translation of the term “foreknew.”
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(See also: [foreknew](../other/foreordain.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Corinthians 2:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/1co/02/06)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: G4309
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