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πρότερον
próteron · Greek · Strong's G4386 · 9 occurrences
The KJV renders 16 different Hebrew and Greek words as “before”
What it means
previously
neuter of G4387 (πρότερος) as adverb (with or without the article);
How the KJV renders it
before, first, former
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“before”
“former”
also renders prōtos (G4413), próteros (G4387)
Answers that weigh this word
- What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
- Is the Sabbath command moral law or ceremonial law?
- Did Jesus break the Sabbath?
- Does Hebrews 4 teach a remaining Sabbath rest?
Where it appears
9 occurrences in the Greek text.
1 Peter 1:14 · ADV-C
as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,
1 Timothy 1:13 · ADV-C
although I used to be a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insolent. However, I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
2 Corinthians 1:15 · ADV-C
In this confidence, I was determined to come first to you, that you might have a second benefit,
Galatians 4:13 · ADV-C
but you know that because of weakness in the flesh I preached the Good News to you the first time.
Hebrews 4:6 · ADV-C
Seeing therefore it remains that some should enter into it, and they to whom the good news was preached before failed to enter in because of disobedience,
Hebrews 7:27 · ADV-C
who doesn’t need, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices daily, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. For he did this once for all, when he offered up himself.
Hebrews 10:32 ADV-CJohn 6:62 ADV-CJohn 9:8 ADV-C
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