προγράφω (prográphō) — Before Ordain

Greek word study: προγράφω (prográphō), Strong's G4270. to write previously; figuratively, to announce, prescribe

GreekStrong's G4270
Quick definition
Greek word
προγράφω (prográphō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to write previously; figuratively, to announce, prescribe

Word study
Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G1125 (γράφω);

KJV translation words: before ordain, evidently set forth, write (afore, aforetime)

Where this word appears

Strong's G4270 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 15:4 and last appears in Jude 1:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

I have written before ×1designated ×1was publicly portrayed ×1was written in the past ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

προεγράφη ×2προγεγραμμένοι ×1προέγραψα ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×1Galatians ×1Ephesians ×1Jude ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Romans 15:4 — προεγράφη — was written in the past
  • Galatians 3:1 — προεγράφη — was publicly portrayed
  • Ephesians 3:3 — προέγραψα — I have written before
  • Jude 1:4 — προγεγραμμένοι — designated

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4253 πρό (pró), G1125 γράφω (gráphō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does prográphō (G4270) mean?

To write previously; figuratively, to announce, prescribe.

How is G4270 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4270 as: before ordain, evidently set forth, write (afore, aforetime).

How often does προγράφω (prográphō) appear?

Strong's G4270 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 15:4 and last appears in Jude 1:4.