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Strong's G4280 προερέω (proereo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4280 — macharaah (“draught house”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4280
Language Greek
Linked Usages 20
Books 11

Strong's G4280 Quick Answer

Strong's G4280 προερέω (proereo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. proereo (pro-er-eh'-o) v. 1. to say already, predict [from G4253 and G2046, used as alternate of G4277] It has 20 linked Bible usages across 11 books. Visible English usage signals include before, said, foretell, and say. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
proereo (pro-er-eh'-o) v. 1. to say already, predict [from G4253 and G2046, used as alternate of G4277]
Usage
20 linked usages
Books
11 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
before, said, foretell, and say

Meaning and Definition

proereo (pro-er-eh'-o) v. 1. to say already, predict [from G4253 and G2046, used as alternate of G4277] KJV: foretell, say (speak, tell) before Root(s): G4253, G2046, G4277

Original Word
προερέω
Transliteration
proereo
Derivation
Root: ἐρέω R1: 4253 R2: 2046 R3: 4277
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4280. 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-ερέω, -ῶ, see: προεῖπον. 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 G4280 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render proereo, 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 24:25 3× said Romans 9:29 3× foretell 2 Corinthians 13:2 say Galatians 1:9

How Strong's G4280 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 11 linked usages.
  • 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 G4280 (προερέω) appears 12 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4280 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 G4280 in the New Testament

9 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 13:23 KJV

But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

Romans 9:29 KJV

And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha.

Strong's G4280 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

11 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 6:31 Septuagint / Brenton

that offerings may be made to the most high God for the king and for his children, and that they may pray for their lives.

2 Maccabees 2:32 Septuagint / Brenton

Here then will we begin the story: only adding thus much to that which hath been said, that it is a foolish thing to make a long prologue, and to be short in the story itself.

2 Maccabees 3:7 Septuagint / Brenton

Now when Apollonius came to the king, and had shown him of the money whereof he was told, the king chose out Heliodorus his treasurer, and sent him with a commandment to bring him the foresaid money.

Usage Excerpts

First 20 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4280.

Matthew 24:25 New Testament, KJV
Behold, I have told you before.
Mark 13:23 New Testament, KJV
But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
Romans 9:29 New Testament, KJV
And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha.
2 Corinthians 7:3 New Testament, KJV
I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.
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:
Galatians 1:9 New Testament, KJV
As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
Hebrews 10:15 New Testament, KJV
Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
2 Peter 3:2 New Testament, KJV
That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:
Jude 1:17 New Testament, KJV
But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
1 Esdras 6:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
that offerings may be made to the most high God for the king and for his children, and that they may pray for their lives.
2 Maccabees 2:32 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Here then will we begin the story: only adding thus much to that which hath been said, that it is a foolish thing to make a long prologue, and to be short in the story itself.
2 Maccabees 3:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when Apollonius came to the king, and had shown him of the money whereof he was told, the king chose out Heliodorus his treasurer, and sent him with a commandment to bring him the foresaid money.
2 Maccabees 3:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Thus him, that lately came with a great train and with all his guard into the said treasury, they carried out, being unable to help himself with his weapons: and manifestly they acknowledged the power of God:
2 Maccabees 4:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
This Simon now, of whom we spoke afore, having been a betrayer of the money, and of his country, slandered Onias, as if he had terrified Heliodorus, and been the worker of these evils.
2 Maccabees 6:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
they that led him changing the good will they bare him a little before into hatred, because the foresaid speeches proceeded, as they thought, from a desperate mind.
2 Maccabees 14:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
first, verily for the unfeigned care I have of things pertaining to the king; and secondly, even for that I intend the good of mine own citizens: for all our nation is in no small misery through the unadvised dealing of them aforesaid.
3 Maccabees 1:26 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He, in his hardened mood, insensible to all persuasion, was going onward, with the view of carrying out this design.
3 Maccabees 4:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
At the end of the above-mentioned interval of time, the registrars brought word to the king that the multitude of the Jews was too great for registration,
3 Maccabees 6:35 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But the Jews, as we just said, instituted a dance, and then gave themselves up to feasting, glad thanksgivings, and psalms.
3 Maccabees 6:36 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
They made a public ordinance to commemorate these things for generations to come, as long as they should be sojourners. They thus established these days as days of mirth, not for the purpose of drinking or luxury, but because God had saved them.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4280, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 24:25
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 13:23
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 9:29
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 7:3 2 Corinthians 13:2
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1:9
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 10:15
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 3:2
Jude 1 usage, New Testament
Jude 1:17
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Esdras 6:31
2 Maccabees 6 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 2:32 2 Maccabees 3:7 2 Maccabees 3:28 2 Maccabees 4:1 2 Maccabees 6:29 2 Maccabees 14:8
3 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1:26 3 Maccabees 4:17 3 Maccabees 6:35 3 Maccabees 6:36

Strong's G4280 FAQ

What does proereo (προερέω) mean?

Proereo (Strong's G4280) is a Greek word most simply glossed "foretell". proereo (pro-er-eh'-o) v. 1. to say already, predict [from G4253 and G2046, used as alternate of G4277]

How many times is proereo (προερέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 20 linked usages for Strong's G4280 across 11 books.

Where can I study proereo (προερέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4280 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate proereo (προερέω)?

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

Does Strong's G4280 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 11 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4280, with linked reader references where each row is available.