πρίν

prinPrepositionG4250

before

From: adverb from G4253 (πρό);

Short Definition

prior, sooner

Full Lexicon Entry

1.as adv. of time, before, formerly
2.As conic., before
aafter a positive sentence, with accusative and inf.
bafter a negative sentence, πρὶν ἤ

Grammar

Part of Speech Preposition

Morphology G:PREP

DescriptionGreek Preposition

Occurrences

13 times

Appears 13 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3
John
3
Matthew
3
Luke
2
Mark
2

Key Passages

  • Acts 2:20
  • Acts 7:2
  • John 4:49
  • Luke 2:26
  • Matthew 1:18

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