4268. prognósis

Lexicon

prognósis: Foreknowledge

Original Word: πρόγνωσις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: prognósis
Pronunciation: prog'-no-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (prog'-no-sis)
Definition: Foreknowledge
Meaning: foreknowledge, previous determination.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

foreknowledge.

From proginosko; forethought -- foreknowledge.

see GREEK proginosko

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4268 prógnōsis (from 4267 /proginṓskō, "foreknow") – properly, foreknowledge. 4268 (prógnōsis) occurs twice in the NT, both times of "God's absolute foreknowledge." See 4267 (proginōskō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from proginóskó
Definition
foreknowledge
NASB Translation
foreknowledge (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4268: πρόγνωσις

πρόγνωσις, προγνωσεως, ἡ (προγινώσκω);

1. foreknowledge: Judith 9:6 Judith 11:19 (Plutarch, Lucian, Herodian).

2. forethought, prearrangement (see προβλέπω): 1 Peter 1:2; Acts 2:23 (but cf. προγινώσκω, and see Meyer on Acts, the passage cited).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from πρό (pro, "before") and γινώσκω (ginōskō, "to know").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of foreknowledge in the Hebrew Scriptures is often related to terms like ידע (yada, Strong's H3045), which means "to know." While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πρόγνωσις, the idea of God's knowledge and preordained plans is present throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the prophetic literature where God's plans for Israel and the nations are revealed.

Usage: The term πρόγνωσις is used in the New Testament to denote God's foreknowledge or preordained plan, particularly in the context of salvation and divine purpose.

Context: The Greek term πρόγνωσις appears in the New Testament primarily in theological contexts, emphasizing God's omniscience and sovereign will. It is used to describe God's foreknowledge of events and individuals, particularly in relation to His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. This concept is foundational in understanding the doctrine of predestination and election, where God's foreknowledge is seen as an integral part of His divine plan.

In Acts 2:23, Peter speaks of Jesus being delivered up "by God's set plan and foreknowledge," highlighting the divine orchestration of the events leading to the crucifixion. This passage underscores the belief that God's foreknowledge is not merely passive awareness but involves active planning and purpose.

Similarly, in 1 Peter 1:2, believers are described as "chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father," indicating that God's foreknowledge is intimately connected with His choosing and calling of individuals to salvation. This reflects the understanding that God's knowledge of future events and decisions is comprehensive and purposeful.

The concept of πρόγνωσις assures believers of the certainty and reliability of God's promises, as His foreknowledge encompasses all aspects of time and existence. It provides comfort and assurance that God's plans are perfect and will ultimately be fulfilled according to His will.

Forms and Transliterations

προγνωσει προγνώσει προγνωσιν πρόγνωσιν prognosei prognōsei prognṓsei prognosin prognōsin prógnosin prógnōsin

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 2:23 N-DFS
GRK: βουλῇ καὶ προγνώσει τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: plan and foreknowledge of God,
KJV: and foreknowledge of God,
INT: plan and foreknowledge of God

1 Peter 1:2 N-AFS
GRK: κατὰ πρόγνωσιν θεοῦ πατρός
NAS: according to the foreknowledge of God
KJV: according to the foreknowledge of God
INT: according to [the] foreknowledge of God [the] Father

Strong's Greek 4268
2 Occurrences

προγνώσει — 1 Occ.
πρόγνωσιν — 1 Occ.