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Strong's G4258 προαμαρτάνω (proamartano)

Proamartano means “sin already” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4258 — machalath (“Mahalath”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4258
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G4258 Quick Answer

Strong's G4258 προαμαρτάνω (proamartano) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. proamartano (pro-am-ar-tan'-o) v. 1. to sin previously (to conversion) [from G4253 and G264] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include already and heretofore. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
proamartano (pro-am-ar-tan'-o) v. 1. to sin previously (to conversion) [from G4253 and G264]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
already and heretofore

Meaning and Definition

proamartano (pro-am-ar-tan'-o) v. 1. to sin previously (to conversion) [from G4253 and G264] KJV: sin already, heretofore sin Root(s): G4253, G264

Original Word
προαμαρτάνω
Transliteration
proamartano
Derivation
Root: ἁμαρτάνω R1: 4253 R2: 264
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4258. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G4258 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render proamartano, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

already 2 Corinthians 12:21 heretofore 2 Corinthians 13:2

How Strong's G4258 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4258 (προαμαρτάνω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4258 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4258 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 12:21 KJV

And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.

2 Corinthians 13:2 KJV

I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:

Strong's G4258 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 8:17 Septuagint / Brenton

And all the wild beasts as many as are with thee, and all flesh both of birds and beasts, and every reptile moving upon the earth, bring forth with thee: and increase ye and multiply upon the earth.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4258.

Genesis 8:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And all the wild beasts as many as are with thee, and all flesh both of birds and beasts, and every reptile moving upon the earth, bring forth with thee: and increase ye and multiply upon the earth.
2 Corinthians 12:21 New Testament, KJV
And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.
2 Corinthians 13:2 New Testament, KJV
I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4258, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 8:17
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 12:21 2 Corinthians 13:2

Strong's G4258 FAQ

What does proamartano (προαμαρτάνω) mean?

Proamartano (Strong's G4258) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sin already". proamartano (pro-am-ar-tan'-o) v. 1. to sin previously (to conversion) [from G4253 and G264]

How many times is proamartano (προαμαρτάνω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G4258 across 2 books.

Where can I study proamartano (προαμαρτάνω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4258 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate proamartano (προαμαρτάνω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as already and heretofore. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4258 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4258, with linked reader references where each row is available.