Greek Word Study
The meaning of “προτρέπομαι”
Understanding protrépomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from πρό and the base of τροπή exhort. - to turn forward for oneself, i.e. encourage
G4389
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
προτρέπομαι
Phoneticprot-rep'-om-ahee
Transliterationprotrépomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from πρό and the base of τροπή exhort. - to turn forward for oneself, i.e. encourage
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 18:27 | “And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:” Word: προτρέπομαι (protrépomai) |