GreekG4285Verb
προηγέομαι
proēgeomai
“to prefer”
1Occurrences
G4285Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to lead the way for others, i.e. show deference
from G4253 (πρό) and G2233 (ἡγέομαι);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.to go before as leader (in cl., with genitive, dative)
2.In a sense not elsewhere found, *ἀλλήλους προηγούμενοι *= ἀ. ἡγούμενοι ὑπερέχοντας
LXX: (בְּרוֹשׁ), (פָּנִים)
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
προηγέομαι appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Romans
1
Key Passages
Romans 12:10BSB
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
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