πρότερον
proteron
formerly
comparative of πρό; prior or previous:--former.
1 Timothy 1:13 · Word #2
Lexicon G4387
| Lemma | πρότερος |
| Transliteration | próteros |
| Strong's | G4387 |
| In-context | formerly |
| Literal | former-previously |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πρότερος |
| Strong's | G4387 |
SIBI-P1 G4387-02
the earlier (thing)
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, comparative degree; accusative neuter singular (ANSC). Though adjectival in form, it frequently functions substantively (“the earlier thing”) or adverbially (“formerly, before”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the comparative force of πρότερος (“earlier/prior”) and reflects the neuter singular accusative form, which often functions substantivally as “the earlier thing” or adverbially as “formerly.” Including “the” and “(thing)” reflects its substantive neuter singular usage while maintaining its comparative sense. |
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