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Strong's G4272 προδίδωμι (prodidomi)

Prodidomi means “first give” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4272 — machats (“dash asunder”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4272
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G4272 Quick Answer

Strong's G4272 προδίδωμι (prodidomi) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. prodidomi (prod-id'-o-mee) v. 1. to give before the other party has given [from G4253 and G1325] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include given. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
prodidomi (prod-id'-o-mee) v. 1. to give before the other party has given [from G4253 and G1325]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
given

Meaning and Definition

prodidomi (prod-id'-o-mee) v. 1. to give before the other party has given [from G4253 and G1325] KJV: first give Root(s): G4253, G1325

Original Word
προδίδωμι
Transliteration
prodidomi
Derivation
Root: δίδωμι R1: 4253 R2: 1325
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4272. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to give in advance

Usage: προ-δίδωμι [in LXX: Eze.16:34 A (נָתַן), 4Ma.4:1, al. ;] __1. to give before, give first: Rom.11:35 (Job.41:2 (11) LXX, al.). __2. to betray (4Mac, l.with).† (AS)

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How Strong's G4272 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render prodidomi, 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.

given Romans 11:35

How Strong's G4272 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha 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.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4272 (προδίδωμι) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4272 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 G4272 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Romans 11:35 KJV

Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?

Strong's G4272 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

4 Kingdoms 6:11 Septuagint / Brenton

And the mind of the king of Syria was very much disturbed concerning this thing; and he called his servants, and said to them, Will ye not tell me who betrays me to the king of Israel?

Strong's G4272 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 7:37 Septuagint / Brenton

But I, as my brethren, offer up my body and life for the laws of our fathers, beseeching God that he would speedily be merciful unto our nation; and that thou by torments and plagues mayest confess, that he alone is God;

4 Maccabees 4:1 Septuagint / Brenton

For a certain man named Simon, who was in opposition to Onias, who once held the high priesthood for life, and was an honorable and good man, after that by slandering him in every way, he could not injure him with the people, went away as an exile, with the intention of betraying his country.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4272.

4 Kingdoms 6:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the mind of the king of Syria was very much disturbed concerning this thing; and he called his servants, and said to them, Will ye not tell me who betrays me to the king of Israel?
Romans 11:35 New Testament, KJV
Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?
2 Maccabees 7:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But I, as my brethren, offer up my body and life for the laws of our fathers, beseeching God that he would speedily be merciful unto our nation; and that thou by torments and plagues mayest confess, that he alone is God;
4 Maccabees 4:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For a certain man named Simon, who was in opposition to Onias, who once held the high priesthood for life, and was an honorable and good man, after that by slandering him in every way, he could not injure him with the people, went away as an exile, with the intention of betraying his country.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4272, grouped by book.

4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G4272 FAQ

What does prodidomi (προδίδωμι) mean?

Prodidomi (Strong's G4272) is a Greek word most simply glossed "first give". prodidomi (prod-id'-o-mee) v. 1. to give before the other party has given [from G4253 and G1325]

How many times is prodidomi (προδίδωμι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G4272 across 4 books.

Where can I study prodidomi (προδίδωμι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4272 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate prodidomi (προδίδωμι)?

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

Does Strong's G4272 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4272, with linked reader references where each row is available.