The term "afore" is an archaic English word that appears in some translations of the Bible, including older versions of the King James Bible. It is synonymous with "before" and is used to denote something that occurred previously or in times past. In the context of the Bible, "afore" is often used to refer to events, prophecies, or declarations made in earlier times.

Biblical Usage:

1. Prophetic Context:
The word "afore" is frequently used in the context of prophecy, where it highlights the fulfillment of events that were spoken of in the past. For example, the prophets of the Old Testament often spoke of events that would come to pass, and the New Testament writers would refer back to these prophecies as having been spoken "afore."

2. Covenantal Context:
In the context of God's covenants with His people, "afore" can be used to remind the Israelites of the promises and commandments given to them in earlier times. This serves as a call to remember and adhere to the divine instructions that were laid out for them.

3. Historical Context:
The term is also used to recount historical events that have significance for the narrative being presented. By referring to events that happened "afore," the biblical authors provide continuity and context to the unfolding account of God's interaction with humanity.

Scriptural References:

While the Berean Standard Bible does not use the term "afore," the concept is present in various passages where the idea of something occurring previously is conveyed. For example, in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul often refers to the promises and prophecies given to the patriarchs and prophets as having been declared "afore."

· Romans 1:2 : "which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures."
· Here, the word "beforehand" captures the essence of "afore," indicating that the promises of the Gospel were made in times past through the prophets.

· Ephesians 3:3-5 : "that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets."
· This passage speaks to the revelation of the mystery of Christ, which was hinted at "afore" but fully revealed in the New Testament era.

Theological Significance:

The use of "afore" in biblical literature underscores the continuity and faithfulness of God's plan throughout history. It serves as a reminder that God's purposes are eternal and that His word, spoken in times past, remains relevant and true. This continuity is a cornerstone of biblical theology, affirming that the God of the Old Testament is the same as the God of the New Testament, working consistently to bring about His redemptive plan for humanity.

In summary, while the specific term "afore" may not appear in modern translations like the Berean Standard Bible, its conceptual presence is integral to understanding the unfolding narrative of Scripture and the fulfillment of God's promises throughout history.1. (adv.) Before.

2. (adv.) In the fore part of a vessel.

3. (prep.) Before (in all its senses).

4. (prep.) Before; in front of; farther forward than; as, afore the windlass.

AFORE

a-for': Archaic for "before" of time, or "formerly"; frequently occurs as compound, as in "aforetime," "aforehand," etc.; in the New Testament most commonly for the Greek prefix, pro, in compound words (Romans 1:2; Romans 15:4); at other times, for Greek adverb pote, "at some time," "once" (John 9:13 1 Peter 3:5 Colossians 3:7).

4282. proetoimazo -- to prepare before
... ordain before, prepare afore. From pro and hetoimazo; to fit up in advance (literally
or figuratively) -- ordain before, prepare afore. see GREEK pro. ...
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4270. prographo -- to write before
... 1), wrote before (1). write afore, aforetime. From pro and grapho; to write
previously; figuratively, to announce, prescribe -- before ...
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4218. pote -- once, ever
... From the base of pou and te; indefinite adverb, at some time, ever -- afore-(any,
some-)time(-s), at length (the last), (+ n-)ever, in the old time, in time ...
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6927. qadmah -- antiquity, former state
... afore, antiquity, former old estate. From qadam; priority (in time); also used
adverbially (before) -- afore, antiquity, former (old) estate. see HEBREW qadam. ...
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1836. denah -- this
... aforetime, after this manner, here after, one. (Aramaic) an orthographical variation
of dek; this -- (afore-)time, + after this manner, here (-after), one ...
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6928. qadmah -- former time
... aforetime, ago. (Aramaic) corresponding to qadmah; former time -- afore(-time),
ago. see HEBREW qadmah. 6927, 6928. qadmah. 6929 . Strong's Numbers.
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"A Simple Creature Unlettered. --Which Creature Afore Desired ...
... CHAPTER II "A simple creature unlettered."Which creature afore desired three gifts
of God". ... Which creature [had] afore desired three gifts of God. ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter ii a simple creature.htm

April 1. "Vessels of Mercy which He had Afore Prepared unto Glory" ...
... APRIL 1. "Vessels of mercy which he had afore prepared unto glory" (Rom. ix. 23).
"Vessels of mercy which he had afore prepared unto glory" (Romans 9:23). ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /april 1 vessels of mercy.htm

Although, Even if There Went Before no Testimonies Concerning ...
... But when now this so great mystery of godliness hath had its prophets and heralds
going before, by whose divine voices it was afore proclaimed; and when it ...
/.../augustine/concerning faith of things not seen /10 although even if there.htm

"All was Closed, and I Saw no More. " "For the Folly of Feeling a ...
... 273] and anon my sickness came again: first in my head with a sound and a din, and
suddenly all my body was fulfilled with sickness like as it was afore. ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lxvi all was closed.htm

"My Sin Shall not Hinder his Goodness Working. . . . A Deed Shall ...
... we shall see it in marvellous joy, and it shall last thus in working unto the last
Day; and the worship and the bliss of it shall last in Heaven afore God and ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter xxxvi my sin shall.htm

Created in Christ Jesus for Good Works
... For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which
God afore prepared that we should walk in them.'"Eph.2:8-10 ...
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"He is the Head, and we be his Members. " "Therefore Our Father ...
... understanding. The Lord sitteth stately in rest and in peace; the Servant standeth
by afore his Lord reverently, ready to do his Lord's will. ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter li he is the.htm

Work, for God Works in You
... It concludes, as one of its chief and essential elements, all that treasury of
good works which God afore prepared that we should walk in them. ...
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"The Soul that Beholdeth the Fair Nature of Our Lord Jesus, it ...
... For the beholding of other man's sins, it maketh as it were a thick mist afore the
eyes of the soul, and we cannot, for the time, see the fairness of God, but ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lxxvi the soul that.htm

"All Heavenly Things and all Earthly Things that Belong to Heaven ...
... delectable, yet in the beholding only of this, I could not be fully eased: and that
was because of the doom of Holy Church, which I had afore understood and ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter xlv all heavenly things.htm

Afore (8 Occurrences)
... 3. (prep.) Before (in all its senses). 4. (prep.) Before; in front of; farther forward
than; as, afore the windlass. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. AFORE. ...
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Fore (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (adv.) Formerly; previously; afore. ... 7. (prep.) Before; -- sometimes written 'fore
as if a contraction of afore or before. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Withereth (13 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Psalms 129:6 Let them be as the grass upon the housetops,
which withereth afore it groweth up: (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Aforehand (1 Occurrence)

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Afoot (3 Occurrences)

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Sour (15 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 18:5 For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is
ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks ...
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Bud (23 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 18:5 For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is
ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks ...
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Groweth (29 Occurrences)
... groweth. (YLT). Psalms 129:6 Let them be as the grass upon the housetops,
which withereth afore it groweth up: (KJV ASV WBS). Isaiah ...
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Dumb (34 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 33:22 Now the hand of the LORD was upon me in the evening, afore he that
was escaped came; and had opened my mouth, until he came to me in the morning ...
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Uzziah (27 Occurrences)
... when Isaiah began his ministry (Isaiah 1:1; Isaiah 6:1); when Hoses prophesied
(Hosea 1:1); and is the king in whose reign the afore-mentioned earthquake took ...
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