Strong's Lexicon próimos: Early Original Word: πρόιμος Word Origin: Derived from πρό (pro, "before") and ἥμᾰ (hēma, "day"), indicating something that comes early or before the usual time. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of early rain is יֹורֶה (yoreh), Strong's Hebrew #3138, which also refers to the early rains that fall in the autumn. Usage: The term "próimos" is used to describe something that occurs early, particularly in reference to the early rains in the agricultural cycle. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the early rains that are crucial for the growth of crops in the agrarian society of ancient Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, including Israel, agriculture was heavily dependent on seasonal rains. The "early" or "former" rains typically fell in the autumn, around October or November, and were essential for softening the ground for plowing and planting. These rains were seen as a blessing from God, ensuring the fertility of the land and the success of the harvest. The dependence on these rains is reflected in the biblical text, where they are often mentioned as a sign of God's provision and faithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for proimos, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4406: πρόϊμοςπρόϊμος, see πρώϊμος. STRONGS NT 4406: πρώϊμοςπρώϊμος (for the more common πρώιος; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 52), T Tr WH πρόϊμος (so also the Sinaiticus manuscript; (see WH's Appendix, p. 152)), πρωιμη, πρώϊμον (πρωι<), early: ὑετός, the early rain (Hebrew יורֶה, Deuteronomy 11:14; Jeremiah 5:24), which fell from October on ((cf. B. D. under the word From proi; dawning, i.e. (by analogy) autumnal (showering, the first of the rainy season) -- early. see GREEK proi |
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