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προέρχομαι
proérchomai · Greek · Strong's G4281 · 8 occurrences
The KJV renders 3 different Hebrew and Greek words as “forward”
What it means
to go onward, precede (in place or time)
from G4253 (πρό) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι) (including its alternate);
How the KJV renders it
go before farther, forward, outgo, pass on
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
Where it appears
8 occurrences in the Greek text.
2 Corinthians 9:5 · V-2AAS-3P
I thought it necessary therefore to entreat the brothers that they would go before to you and arrange ahead of time the generous gift that you promised before, that the same might be ready as a matter of generosity, and not of greediness.
Acts 12:10 · V-2AAI-3P
When they were past the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city, which opened to them by itself. They went out and went down one street, and immediately the angel departed from him.
Acts 20:5 · V-2AAP-NPM
But these had gone ahead, and were waiting for us at Troas.
Acts 20:13 · V-2AAP-NPM
But we, going ahead to the ship, set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul aboard there; for he had so arranged, intending himself to go by land.
Luke 1:17 · V-FDI-3S
He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people prepared for the Lord.”
Luke 22:47 · V-INI-3S
While he was still speaking, a crowd appeared. He who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.
Mark 6:33 V-2AAI-3PMark 14:35 V-2AAP-NSM
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