ἔμπροσθεν

emprosthenPrepositionG1715

before

From: from G1722 (ἐν) and G4314 (πρός);

Short Definition

in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)

Full Lexicon Entry

adv. of place (in cl. also of time)
1.adverbially, before, in front
2.As prep., before
ain front of
bin the presence of
within the sight of
dof rank and dignity (Dem., Plat. LXX
LXX Usage: chiefly for עֳנִי

Grammar

Part of Speech Preposition

Morphology G:PREP

DescriptionGreek Preposition

Occurrences

47 times

Appears 47 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
16
Luke
9
John
6
1 Thessalonians
4
Mark
3

Key Passages

  • 1 John 3:19
  • John 1:15
  • Luke 19:4
  • Matthew 11:26
  • Matthew 5:24

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