πρωῒ
proi
early
adverb from πρό; at dawn; by implication, the day-break watch:--early (in the morning), (in the) morning.
Mark 16:9 · Word #3
Lexicon G4404
| Lemma | πρωΐ |
| Transliteration | prōḯ |
| Strong's | G4404 |
| In-context | early |
| Literal | early |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πρωΐ |
| Strong's | G4404 |
SIBI-P1 G4404-01
at first-light
| Root | πρωΐ (prōḯ) |
| Core Meanings | early morning, dawn, daybreak, first light |
| Semantic Range | early in the morning, at dawn, at daybreak, during the early watch of the day |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical context, πρωΐ often marks decisive or revelatory moments—times of prayer, judgment, travel, or resurrection—highlighting the cultural importance of dawn as the beginning of action, renewal, and divine intervention. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,D — adverb; indeclinable. Functions adverbially to modify a verb, indicating time (“early,” “at dawn”). |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb πρωΐ denotes the earliest part of the day, derived from πρό (“before”), conveying the time before full daylight. Rendering it as "at first-light" preserves both the temporal sense of dawn and the underlying idea of what comes before the full day, while reflecting its adverbial function. |
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Word Usage (12 occurrences of G4404)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:3 | πρωΐ | proi | |
| Matthew 20:1 | πρωῒ | proi | |
| Matthew 21:18 | πρωῒ | proi |