Berean Strong's Lexicon proteros: Former, earlier, previous Original Word: πρότερος Word Origin: Comparative form of πρό (pro), meaning "before" or "prior." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "proteros," the concept of "former" or "earlier" can be found in words like קָדַם (qadam, Strong's H6923) which means "to come before" or "to precede." Usage: The Greek word "proteros" is used to denote something that is prior in time or sequence. It often refers to what is earlier or former, highlighting a comparison between past and present states or events. In the New Testament, it is used to contrast previous conditions or actions with current or future ones. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, understanding time and sequence was crucial for historical records, legal matters, and philosophical discussions. The concept of "proteros" would have been significant in a culture that valued historical precedent and the continuity of tradition. In the Jewish context, the idea of former things often related to the covenants and promises of God, as well as the history of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincptv. adjective from pro Definition before NASB Translation before (2), first (2), first time (1), former (3), formerly (2), one (1), previously (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4387: πρότεροςπρότερος, πρότερα, πρότερον (comparitive of πρό) (from Homer down), before, prior; of time, former: ἡ πρότερα ἀναστροφή, Ephesians 4:22. Neuter adverbially, before (something else is or was done): John 7:51 R G; 2 Corinthians 1:15; opposed to ἔπειτα, Hebrews 7:27; before, i. e. aforetime, in time past: John 7:50 (L Tr WH); Hebrews 4:6; and R G in 1 Timothy 1:13; also τό πρότερον (contrasting rite past with the present (cf. πάλαι, 1 at the end)), John 6:62; John 9:8, and L T Tr WH in 1 Timothy 1:13 (1 Macc. 3:46 1 Macc. 5:1 1 Macc. 11:34, 39; Deuteronomy 2:12; Joshua 11:10; Herodotus 7, 75; Xenophon, Plato); equivalent to our the first time, Galatians 4:13 (on which cf. Meyer); it is placed between the article and the noun, as αἱ πρότερον ἡμέραι, the former days, Hebrews 10:32; αἱ πρότερον ἐπιθυμίαι, the lusts which you formerly indulged, 1 Peter 1:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance former. Comparative of pro; prior or previous -- former. see GREEK pro Forms and Transliterations προτέρα πρότερα πρότεραι προτέραις προτέραν προτέρας πρότεροι πρότερον πρότερόν πρότερος πρότερός προτέρους προτέρωνLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance προσωπολημπτεῖτε — 1 Occ.προσωπολήμπτης — 1 Occ. προσωπολημψία — 3 Occ. προσωπολημψίαις — 1 Occ. πρόσωπα — 7 Occ. προσώπῳ — 7 Occ. προσώπων — 1 Occ. πρόσωπόν — 44 Occ. προσώπου — 18 Occ. προέτειναν — 1 Occ. πρότερον — 10 Occ. προεθέμην — 1 Occ. προέθετο — 2 Occ. προτρεψάμενοι — 1 Occ. προδραμὼν — 1 Occ. προέδραμεν — 1 Occ. προυπῆρχεν — 1 Occ. προϋπῆρχον — 1 Occ. προφάσει — 6 Occ. πρόφασιν — 1 Occ. |
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