Strong's G4250 · Greek
πρίν
prín
Definition
prior, sooner
KJV: before (that), ere
Root / derivation: adverb from G4253 (πρό);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πρίν across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 26:34Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Mark2 verses
And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Mark 14:72And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept.
Luke2 verses
John3 verses
Acts2 verses
And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,
Acts 25:16To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man to die, before that he which is accused have the accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for himself concerning the crime laid against him.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4250 (prín) mean?
prior, sooner
How many times does G4250 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4250 (πρίν) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Before.”
How is prín translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4250 is rendered as “Before” (9×), “ere” (1×), “that” (1×).
Where does the Greek word πρίν come from?
adverb from G4253 (πρό);