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Strong's G4312 προπετής (propetes)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4312 — meydad (“Medad”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4312
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 4

Strong's G4312 Quick Answer

Strong's G4312 προπετής (propetes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. propetes (prop-et-ace') adj. 1. falling forward, i.e. headlong 2. (figuratively) hasty, rash It has 5 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include heady. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
propetes (prop-et-ace') adj. 1. falling forward, i.e. headlong 2. (figuratively) hasty, rash
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
heady

Meaning and Definition

propetes (prop-et-ace') adj. 1. falling forward, i.e. headlong 2. (figuratively) hasty, rash [from a compound of G4253 and G4098] KJV: heady, rash(-ly) Root(s): G4253, G4098

Original Word
προπετής
Transliteration
propetes
Derivation
Root: πίπτω R1: 4253 R2: 4098
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4312. 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)

reckless

Usage: προπετής, -ές (προπίπτω), [in LXX: Pro.10:14 (אֱוִיל) Pro.13:3 (פָּשַׂק) Sir.9:18 * ;] falling forwards, headlong. Metaphorical, precipitate, rash, reck­less: of persons, 2Ti.3:4; of things, Act.19:36.† (AS)

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How Strong's G4312 Is Translated

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

How Strong's G4312 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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.
  • 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 G4312 (προπετής) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4312 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 G4312 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 19:36 KJV

Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.

2 Timothy 3:4 KJV

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

Strong's G4312 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 10:14 Septuagint / Brenton

But the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.

Proverbs 13:3 Septuagint / Brenton

He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life: But he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.

Strong's G4312 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 9:18 Septuagint / Brenton

A man of an ill tongue is dangerous in his city; And he that is rash in his talk shall be hated.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4312.

Proverbs 10:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He that keeps his own mouth keeps his own life: But he that is hasty with his lips shall bring terror upon himself.
Acts 19:36 New Testament, KJV
Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.
2 Timothy 3:4 New Testament, KJV
Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
Wisdom of Sirach 9:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
A man of an ill tongue is dangerous in his city; And he that is rash in his talk shall be hated.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4312, grouped by book.

Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G4312 FAQ

What does propetes (προπετής) mean?

Propetes (Strong's G4312) is a Greek word most simply glossed "heady". propetes (prop-et-ace') adj. 1. falling forward, i.e. headlong 2. (figuratively) hasty, rash

How many times is propetes (προπετής) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G4312 across 4 books.

Where can I study propetes (προπετής) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4312 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate propetes (προπετής)?

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

Does Strong's G4312 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4312, with linked reader references where each row is available.