Strong's Lexicon próia: Morning, early morning Original Word: πρωΐα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "πρωΐ" (proi), meaning "early" or "morning." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of morning is "בֹּקֶר" (boqer), Strong's Hebrew 1242, which also signifies dawn or the break of day. Usage: The term "próia" refers to the early part of the day, typically understood as the morning. In the New Testament, it is used to denote the time shortly after sunrise, a period often associated with new beginnings, preparation, and the start of daily activities. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Jewish and Greco-Roman world, the morning was a significant time for various activities. It was customary for people to rise early to begin their work, engage in prayer, or conduct important business. The morning was also a time for religious observances and offerings, as it symbolized purity and renewal. In the context of the New Testament, the morning is often associated with the resurrection of Jesus, symbolizing hope and new life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of próios (at early morning) Definition (early) morning. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4405: πρωΐαπρωΐα, see πρώιος. STRONGS NT 4405: πρώιοςπρώιος (WH πρώιος), πρωΐα, πρωιον (πρωι<), early, pertaining to the morning (from Homer down); as a substantive ἡ πρωΐα (in full ἡ ὥρα ἡ πρωΐα, 3Macc. 5:24; (Diodorus, Josephus, others); see ὄψιος, 2), the Sept. several times for בֹּקֶר, morning: Matthew 27:1; John 18:28 Rec.; Feminine of a derivative of proi as noun; day-dawn -- early, morning. see GREEK proi |
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