The meaning of “πρίν”
Understanding prín reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from πρό before (that), ere. - prior, sooner
πρίν
adverb from πρό before (that), ere. - prior, sooner
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:34 | “Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.” Word: πρίν (prín) | |
| Mark 14:72 | “And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept. ” Word: πρίν (prín) | |
| Luke 22:34 | “And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.” Word: πρίν (prín) | |
| John 8:58 | “Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.” Word: πρίν (prín) | |
| Acts 25:16 | “To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.” Word: πρίν (prín) |