The meaning of “πρός”
Understanding prós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a strengthened form of πρό about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at ...
πρός
a strengthened form of πρό about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). - a preposition of direction - forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to - with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to - usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:14 | “But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Word: πρός (prós) | |
| Romans 15:2 | “Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.” Word: πρός (prós) | |
| Philippians 2:30 | “Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. ” Word: πρός (prós) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:17 | “That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. ” Word: πρός (prós) | |
| 1 Peter 3:15 | “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” Word: πρός (prós) |