Greek Word Study
The meaning of “προϋπάρχω”
Understanding proÿpárchō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
+ be before(-time). - to exist before, i.e. (adverbially) to be or do something previously
G4391
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
προϋπάρχω
Phoneticpro-oop-ar'-kho
Transliterationproÿpárchō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
+ be before(-time). - to exist before, i.e. (adverbially) to be or do something previously
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:12 | “And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.” Word: προϋπάρχω (proÿpárchō) | |
| Acts 8:9 | “But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:” Word: προϋπάρχω (proÿpárchō) |