Greek Word Study
The meaning of “προέχομαι”
Understanding proéchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from πρό and ἔχω be better. - to hold oneself before others, i.e. (figuratively) to excel
G4284
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
προέχομαι
Phoneticpro-ekh-om-ahee
Transliterationproéchomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from πρό and ἔχω be better. - to hold oneself before others, i.e. (figuratively) to excel
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 3:9 | “What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;” Word: προέχομαι (proéchomai) |