Strong's Lexicon probibazó: To lead forward, to bring forth, to instruct Original Word: προβιβάζω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "pro-" meaning "before" or "forward" and "bibazó," meaning "to lift" or "to raise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "probibazó," the concept of leading or guiding can be found in Hebrew words such as נָחָה (nachah - Strong's H5148), which means to lead or guide. Usage: The verb "probibazó" is used in the context of leading or bringing someone forward, often with the connotation of instruction or guidance. It implies a movement towards a goal or an advancement in understanding or position. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the act of leading someone to a deeper understanding or to a new stage in their journey. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of leading or instructing was highly valued, especially in the context of philosophical and religious teachings. Teachers and philosophers would "lead forward" their students in knowledge and understanding. In the Jewish context, rabbis and religious leaders played a similar role in guiding their followers in the ways of the Torah and the traditions of the faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincaus. form of probainó Definition to lead forward, lead on NASB Translation prompted (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4264: προβιβάζωπροβιβάζω 1 aorist 3 person plural προεβίβασαν; 1 aorist passive participle feminine προβιβασθεῖσα; 1. properly, to cause to go forward, to lead forward, to bring forward, drag forward: Acts 19:33 R G ((from Sophocles down)). 2. metaphorically, equivalent to προτρέπω, to incite, instigate, urge forward, set on; to induce by persuasion: Matthew 14:8 (εἰς τί, Xenophon, mem. 1, 5, 1; Plato, Prot., p. 328 b.; (in Deuteronomy 6:7 the Sept. with an accusative of the thing (and of the person) equivalent to to teach)). From pro and a reduplicated form of biazo; to force forward, i.e. Bring to the front, instigate -- draw, before instruct. see GREEK pro see GREEK biazo |