The meaning of “πρότερον”
Understanding próteron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of πρότερος as adverb (with or without the article) before, (at the) first, former. - previously
πρότερον
neuter of πρότερος as adverb (with or without the article) before, (at the) first, former. - previously
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 7:51 | “Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?” Word: πρότερον (próteron) | |
| 2 Corinthians 1:15 | “And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;” Word: πρότερον (próteron) | |
| Galatians 4:13 | “Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.” Word: πρότερον (próteron) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:13 | “Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.” Word: πρότερον (próteron) | |
| Hebrews 7:27 | “Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.” Word: πρότερον (próteron) |