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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

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
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