4280. proereó

Lexicon

proereó: To say beforehand, to foretell, to declare in advance.

Original Word: προερέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: proereó
Pronunciation: pro-er-eh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (pro-er-eh'-o)
Definition: To say beforehand, to foretell, to declare in advance.
Meaning: I say already, predict, foretell.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

foretell, say before.

From pro and ereo; used as alternate of proepo; to say already, predict -- foretell, say (speak, tell) before.

see GREEK pro

see GREEK ereo

see GREEK proepo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
fut. of proeipon, q.v.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From πρό (pro, "before") and ἐρέω (eréō, "to say" or "to speak")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H5046 נָגַד (nagad): To tell, declare, announce
• H5012 נָבָא (naba): To prophesy, speak or sing by inspiration
• H559 אָמַר (amar): To say, speak, utter

These Hebrew entries correspond to the concept of declaring or announcing something, often with a prophetic or revelatory aspect, similar to the Greek προερέω. They reflect the continuity of the theme of divine communication and prophecy throughout the biblical text.

Usage: The term προερέω is used in contexts where a statement, prophecy, or declaration is made prior to the event or situation it describes. It often implies foretelling or predicting something that is to come.

Context: The Greek verb προερέω (proeréō) is a compound word that combines the preposition πρό (pro), meaning "before," with the verb ἐρέω (eréō), meaning "to say" or "to speak." This construction gives the sense of speaking or declaring something ahead of time. In the New Testament, προερέω is used to convey the act of making a statement or prophecy before the occurrence of the event it pertains to. This term is often associated with divine revelation or prophetic utterance, where God or His messengers announce future events to guide, warn, or prepare His people.

The use of προερέω underscores the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and foreknowledge. It reflects the belief that God, in His omniscience, can reveal future events to His prophets or apostles, who then communicate these revelations to others. This concept is evident in various scriptural passages where prophecies are given to provide assurance, instruction, or warning to the faithful.

In the Berean Standard Bible, προερέω is translated in contexts that emphasize the foretelling or pre-announcement of events, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of prophecy and divine revelation. The use of this term highlights the importance of heeding God's word and recognizing the fulfillment of His promises and warnings as they unfold in history.

Forms and Transliterations

προείρηκα προειρήκαμεν προείρηκεν προειρηκέναι προειρημένων

Englishman's Concordance

πρόδηλοί — 1 Occ.
πρόδηλον — 1 Occ.
προέδωκεν — 1 Occ.
προδόται — 2 Occ.
προδότης — 1 Occ.
πρόδρομος — 1 Occ.
προηλπικότας — 1 Occ.
προεῖπεν — 1 Occ.
προενήρξασθε — 1 Occ.
προενήρξατο — 1 Occ.
προεπηγγελμένην — 1 Occ.
προῆλθον — 2 Occ.
προήρχετο — 1 Occ.
προελεύσεται — 1 Occ.
προελθὼν — 2 Occ.
προέλθωσιν — 1 Occ.
προελθόντες — 2 Occ.
προητοίμασεν — 2 Occ.
προευηγγελίσατο — 1 Occ.
προεχόμεθα — 1 Occ.