Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to begin beforehand
Usage: προ-ενάρχομαι to begin before: 2Co.8:6; with accusative, τὸ θέλειν, 2Co.8:10 (not elsewhere).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G4278
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's G4278 Quick Answer
Strong's G4278 προενάρχομαι (proenarchomai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. proenarchomai (pro-en-ar'-khom-ai) v. 1. to commence already [from G4253 and G1728] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include before. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- proenarchomai (pro-en-ar'-khom-ai) v. 1. to commence already [from G4253 and G1728]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- before
Meaning and Definition
proenarchomai (pro-en-ar'-khom-ai) v. 1. to commence already [from G4253 and G1728] KJV: begin (before) Root(s): G4253, G1728
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4278. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G4278 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render proenarchomai, 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
2 Corinthians 8:10
How Strong's G4278 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 2 linked usages.
Strong's G4278 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 G4278 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4278.
Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.
And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4278, grouped by book.
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G4278 FAQ
What does proenarchomai (προενάρχομαι) mean?
Proenarchomai (Strong's G4278) is a Greek word most simply glossed "commence already". proenarchomai (pro-en-ar'-khom-ai) v. 1. to commence already [from G4253 and G1728]
How many times is proenarchomai (προενάρχομαι) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G4278 across 1 book.
Where can I study proenarchomai (προενάρχομαι) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4278 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate proenarchomai (προενάρχομαι)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as before. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.