προϋπάρχω (proÿpárchō) — Be Before

Greek word study: προϋπάρχω (proÿpárchō), Strong's G4391. to exist before, i.e. (adverbially) to be or do something previously

GreekStrong's G4391
Quick definition
Greek word
προϋπάρχω (proÿpárchō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G5225 (ὑπάρχω);

KJV translation words: + be before(-time)

Where this word appears

Strong's G4391 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 23:12 and last appears in Acts 8:9.

How it is rendered in the text

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

they were formerly ×1was formerly ×1

Forms found in the text

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

προϋπῆρχεν ×1προϋπῆρχον ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Luke 23:12 — προϋπῆρχον — they were formerly
  • Acts 8:9 — προϋπῆρχεν — was formerly

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4253 πρό (pró), G5225 ὑπάρχω (hypárchō).

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 proÿpárchō (G4391) mean?

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

How is G4391 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4391 as: + be before(-time).

How often does προϋπάρχω (proÿpárchō) appear?

Strong's G4391 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 23:12 and last appears in Acts 8:9.