προϋπάρχω

prouparchōVerbG4391

be formerly

From: from G4253 (πρό) and G5225 (ὑπάρχω);

Short Definition

to exist before, i.e. (adverbially) to be or do something previously

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to be beforehand in.
2.to be before or previously
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 8:9
  • Luke 23:12

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