πρὶν
prín
before
An adverb denoting temporal precedence; primarily means 'before (a certain time or event)', used to introduce a limitation or sequence where one action or circumstance is completed prior to another. Can also imply 'sooner than,' 'prior to,' or 'earlier in time,' and often used in conjunction with verbs in various moods to indicate something that takes place prior to a specified moment or action.
Luke 2:26 · Word #13
Lexicon G4250
| Lemma | πρίν |
| Transliteration | prín |
| Strong's | G4250 |
| Definition | An adverb denoting temporal precedence; primarily means 'before (a certain time or event)', used to introduce a limitation or sequence where one action or circumstance is completed prior to another. Can also imply 'sooner than,' 'prior to,' or 'earlier in time,' and often used in conjunction with verbs in various moods to indicate something that takes place prior to a specified moment or action. |
Morphology CONJ.S
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | before |
| Literal | before |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πρίν |
| Strong's | G4250 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4250-01
before
| Morphological Notes | Gr,D = adverb (indeclinable); also used as a conjunction (Gr,CS) introducing clauses of prior time. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Before" directly reflects the adverbial sense of temporal precedence inherent in πρίν, denoting an action or state occurring earlier than another. As an adverb (and sometimes conjunction), it marks priority in time without adding contextual nuance. |
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