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πρότερος -α, -ον

Word data

• Strongs: G43870

• Alternate spellings:

A. Compar., , ,

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 11

• UGNT instance count is different: 8

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX for לִפָנִים, רִאשׁוֹן, etc.;

• Time Period/Ancient Authors:

• Related words:

• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

before;

Explanation:

before; former; before; aforetime; formerly;

Citations:

before, of time, place, rank, etc.; in NT always of Time, before, former: [Eph 4:22](Eph 4:22). Adverbially, πρότερον, before, aforetime, formerly: [Jo 7:50](Jhn 7:50), [II Co 1:15](2Co 1:15), [He 4:6](Heb 4:6); opp. to ἔπειτα, [He 7:27](Heb 7:27); τὸ π., [Jo 6:62](Jhn 6:62) [9:8](Jhn 9:8), [Ga 4:13](Gal 4:13), [I Ti 1:13](1Ti 1:13); αἱ π. ἡμέραι, [He 10:32](Heb 10:32); αἱ π. ἐπιθυμίαι, [I Pe 1:14](1Pe 1:14).†