Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
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Usage: προ-βιβάζω causal of προβαίνω, [in LXX: Exo.35:34 (יָרָה hi.), Deu.6:7 (שָׁנַן pi.) * ;] to lead forward, lead on; metaphorically, to induce, incite, urge: Mat.14:8.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4264
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's G4264 Quick Answer
Strong's G4264 προβιβάζω (probibazo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. probibazo (prob-ib-ad'-zo) v. 1. to force forward, i.e. bring to the front, instigate [from G4253 and a reduplicated form of G971] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include before and forward. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- probibazo (prob-ib-ad'-zo) v. 1. to force forward, i.e. bring to the front, instigate [from G4253 and a reduplicated form of G971]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- before and forward
Meaning and Definition
probibazo (prob-ib-ad'-zo) v. 1. to force forward, i.e. bring to the front, instigate [from G4253 and a reduplicated form of G971] KJV: draw, before instruct Root(s): G4253, G971
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4264. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4264 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render probibazo, 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.
before
Matthew 14:8
forward
Acts 19:33
How Strong's G4264 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 G4264 (προβιβάζω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Deuteronomy 6:7 — προβιβάσεις
- Exodus 35:34 — προβιβάσαι
Strong's G4264 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 G4264 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.
And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.
Strong's G4264 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
God gave improvement in understanding both to him, and to Oholiab the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan.
And thou shalt teach them to thy children, and thou shalt speak of them sitting in the house, and walking by the way, and lying down, and rising up.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4264.
God gave improvement in understanding both to him, and to Oholiab the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan.
And thou shalt teach them to thy children, and thou shalt speak of them sitting in the house, and walking by the way, and lying down, and rising up.
And she, being before instructed of her mother, said, Give me here John Baptist's head in a charger.
And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4264, grouped by book.
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G4264 FAQ
What does probibazo (προβιβάζω) mean?
Probibazo (Strong's G4264) is a Greek word most simply glossed "draw". probibazo (prob-ib-ad'-zo) v. 1. to force forward, i.e. bring to the front, instigate [from G4253 and a reduplicated form of G971]
How many times is probibazo (προβιβάζω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G4264 across 4 books.
Where can I study probibazo (προβιβάζω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4264 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate probibazo (προβιβάζω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as before and forward. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G4264 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4264, with linked reader references where each row is available.