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Strong's G4277 προέπω (proepo)

Proepo means “forewarn” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4277 — machaq (“smite off”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4277
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G4277 Quick Answer

Strong's G4277 προέπω (proepo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. proepo (pro-ep'-o) v. 1. to say already, to predict [from G4253 and G2036] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include before, tell, and forewarned. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
proepo (pro-ep'-o) v. 1. to say already, to predict [from G4253 and G2036]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
before, tell, and forewarned

Meaning and Definition

proepo (pro-ep'-o) v. 1. to say already, to predict [from G4253 and G2036] KJV: forewarn, say (speak, tell) before Root(s): G4253, G2036 Compare: G4280

Original Word
προέπω
Transliteration
proepo
Derivation
Root: ἔπω R1: 4253 R2: 2036
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4277. 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 predict

Usage: προ-εῖπον 2 aor. from unused Pres. (see: εἶπον, and pf., -είρηκα (3Ma.6:35 *), pass., -είρημαι (2Ma.2:32, 3Ma.1:26, al.), __1. to say before: Gal.1:9, 1Th.4:6 (on the form -αμεν, see WH, App., 164), Heb.4:7; before ὅτι, 2Co.7:3 13:2, Gal.5:21; of prophecy, Mat.24:25, Mrk.13:23, Act.1:16, Rom.9:29, 2Pe.3:2, Ju 17. __2. to proclaim publicly, declare openly or plainly (cl.): so R, mg., in 2Co.13:2, Gal.5:21, 1Th.4:6 (cf. προλέγω; but see supr., and cf. M, Th., 38).† (AS)

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How Strong's G4277 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render proepo, 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 Acts 1:16 forewarned 1 Thessalonians 4:6 tell Galatians 5:21

How Strong's G4277 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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 3 linked usages.

Strong's G4277 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 G4277 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 1:16 KJV

Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

Galatians 5:21 KJV

Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Thessalonians 4:6 KJV

That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4277.

Acts 1:16 New Testament, KJV
Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
Galatians 5:21 New Testament, KJV
Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
1 Thessalonians 4:6 New Testament, KJV
That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4277, grouped by book.

Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1:16
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 5:21
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 4:6

Strong's G4277 FAQ

What does proepo (προέπω) mean?

Proepo (Strong's G4277) is a Greek word most simply glossed "forewarn". proepo (pro-ep'-o) v. 1. to say already, to predict [from G4253 and G2036]

How many times is proepo (προέπω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G4277 across 3 books.

Where can I study proepo (προέπω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4277 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate proepo (προέπω)?

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