Strong's Lexicon proakouó: To hear beforehand, to be informed in advance Original Word: προακούω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "προ-" (pro-, meaning "before") and "ἀκούω" (akouó, meaning "to hear"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "proakouó," the concept of foreknowledge is present in Hebrew terms like "יָדַע" (yada, Strong's H3045), meaning "to know," which can imply knowing something beforehand, especially in a prophetic context. Usage: The verb "proakouó" is used to describe the act of hearing something before it happens or being informed about an event in advance. It implies a sense of foreknowledge or prior awareness, often in a context where such information is significant for preparation or understanding. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greek world, communication and the transmission of information were crucial, especially in contexts like warfare, governance, and trade. The ability to hear or know something beforehand could provide strategic advantages. In the biblical context, foreknowledge often relates to divine revelation or prophecy, where God informs His people of future events to prepare them or to affirm His sovereignty. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pro and akouó Definition to hear beforehand NASB Translation previously heard (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4257: προακούωπροακούω: 1 aorist 2 person plural προηκούσατε: to hear before: τήν ἐλπίδα, the hoped for salvation, before its realization, Colossians 1:5 (where cf. Lightfoot). (Herodotus, Xenophon, Plato, Demosthenes, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hear before. From pro and akouo; to hear already,i.e. Anticipate -- hear before. see GREEK pro see GREEK akouo Forms and Transliterations προηκουσατε προηκούσατε proekousate proekoúsate proēkousate proēkoúsateLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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