προϋπάρχω

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Definition

προ-ϋπ-άρχω

[in LXX: Job 42:18* ;]

1. to be beforehand in.

2. to be before or previously: with ptcp., Luke 23:12, Acts 8:9.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Luke 23:12προϋπῆρχον · before this [time]
    That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies.
  2. Acts 8:9προϋπῆρχεν · Prior to that time
    Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great,