προφέρω
prophérō
G4393 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To bring or carry forward; to produce or cause to come forth. In contexts, it refers to the act of bringing something forward for presentation, yielding, or producing a result—often something tangible, such as fruit, evidence, or outcome. The primary lexical meaning centers on the act of bringing something into view, presence, or existence.
Semantic Range
to bring forward, to carry out, to produce, to present, to yield
Root / Etymology
From the preposition πρό (before, in front) and the verb φέρω (to bear, carry, bring). The compound indicates direction (forward, before) and the act of carrying or producing.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical and Koine Greek, προφέρω retains the basic sense of physically or metaphorically carrying or bringing something forward. Its attestation in the Septuagint and New Testament is rare, typically used in literal senses (e.g., presenting an object or evidence). The meaning is not limited to physical bearing but can also extend to producing results, such as bearing fruit or bringing forth a response. English translations often render it as 'bring forth,' 'produce,' or 'present.' It does not acquire technical or specialized religious senses in the Koine period but remains a general verb for bringing something forward. The verb should be distinguished from other compounds with φέρω (e.g., προσφέρω 'bring, offer') that indicate different nuances regarding direction, purpose, or context.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from πρό and φέρω; to bear forward, i.e. produce:--bring forth.
Root Family
προφέρω (propherō) — to carry, to bring, to produce
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G4393-01 |
προφέρει | propherei | V PRS ACT IND 3P SG |
brings forth | brings forward | brings forth | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences