πρότερος (próteros) — Former
Greek word study: πρότερος (próteros), Strong's G4387. prior or previous
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prior or previous
KJV translation words: former
Strong's G4387 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 6:62 and last appears in Ephesians 4:22.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 6)
- John 6:62 — πρότερον; — before
- John 7:50 — πρότερον — former
- John 9:8 — πρότερον — before
- 2 Corinthians 1:15 — πρότερον — previously
- Galatians 4:13 — πρότερον — first
- Ephesians 4:22 — προτέραν — former
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4253 πρό (pró).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4386 πρότερον (próteron).
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Frequently asked questions
What does próteros (G4387) mean?
Prior or previous.
How is G4387 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4387 as: former.
How often does πρότερος (próteros) appear?
Strong's G4387 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 6:62 and last appears in Ephesians 4:22.
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