προηγέομαι

proēgeomaiVerbG4285

to prefer

From: from G4253 (πρό) and G2233 (ἡγέομαι);

Short Definition

to lead the way for others, i.e. show deference

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to go before as leader (in cl., with genitive, dative)
2.In a sense not elsewhere found, *ἀλλήλους προηγούμενοι *= ἀ. ἡγούμενοι ὑπερέχοντας
LXX Usage: (בְּרוֹשׁ), (פָּנִים)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Romans 12:10

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