The meaning of “πρό”
Understanding pró reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary preposition above, ago, before, or ever. - "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
πρό
a primary preposition above, ago, before, or ever. - "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:29 | “And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?” Word: πρό (pró) | |
| John 12:1 | “Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead.” Word: πρό (pró) | |
| 1 Corinthians 4:5 | “Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.” Word: πρό (pró) | |
| Ephesians 1:4 | “According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:” Word: πρό (pró) | |
| Titus 1:2 | “In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;” Word: πρό (pró) |