πρὸ
pró
Basic sense: before, both in a spatial and temporal sense. Used most frequently as a preposition meaning 'before' in reference to place (in front of) or time (prior to an event or moment). It can figuratively denote status (being prior or superior to something else). In comparative uses, it maintains these meanings.
2 Corinthians 12:2 · Word #5
Lexicon G4253
| Lemma | πρό |
| Transliteration | pró |
| Strong's | G4253 |
| Definition | Basic sense: before, both in a spatial and temporal sense. Used most frequently as a preposition meaning 'before' in reference to place (in front of) or time (prior to an event or moment). It can figuratively denote status (being prior or superior to something else). In comparative uses, it maintains these meanings. |
Morphology PREP GEN
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πρό |
| Strong's | G4253 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4253-01
before
| Morphological Notes | Preposition (Gr,P) governing the genitive case; expresses relation of precedence or position relative to its object. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Before" preserves the core spatial and temporal sense of πρό as indicating precedence or position in front of. As a preposition governing the genitive, it marks relational priority in time, space, or rank. |
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