Strong's Lexicon prodromos: Forerunner Original Word: πρόδρομος Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "pro-" meaning "before" and "dromos" meaning "a course" or "a running." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "prodromos," the concept of a forerunner can be related to the role of a "messenger" or "herald," such as in the Hebrew word מַלְאָךְ (mal'akh), meaning "messenger" or "angel." Usage: The term "prodromos" is used to describe someone who goes ahead to prepare the way for another. In a biblical context, it often refers to a person who precedes others to make ready for their arrival, akin to a scout or a herald. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, a "prodromos" was often a scout or a runner sent ahead of an army to gather intelligence or prepare the way for the main force. This concept was familiar in both military and civic contexts, where forerunners would announce the coming of dignitaries or prepare for important events. In the New Testament, this term takes on a spiritual dimension, particularly in relation to Jesus Christ and His role in salvation history. HELPS Word-studies 4274 pródromos (from 4253 /pró, "before" and 1408 /drómos, "a race-course") – properly, a person running ahead (a forerunner) to reach the destination before others – i.e. arriving safely in advance for the benefit of others who also need to get there. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom protrechó Definition a running forward, going in advance NASB Translation forerunner (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4274: πρόδρομοςπρόδρομος, προδρομου, ὁ, ἡ (προτρέχω, προδραμεῖν), a forerunner (especially one who is sent before to take observations or act as spy, a scout, a light-armed soldier; Aeschylus, Herodotus, Thucydides, Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch, others; cf. Wis. 12:8); one who comes in advance to a place whither the rest are to follow: Hebrews 6:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance forerunner. From the alternate of protrecho; a runner ahead, i.e. Scout (figuratively, precursor) -- forerunner. see GREEK protrecho Forms and Transliterations πρόδρομοι προδρομος πρόδρομος prodromos pródromosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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