Strong's G4309 · Greek
προορίζω
proorízō
Definition
to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine
KJV: determine before, ordain, predestinate
Root / derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G3724 (ὁρίζω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered προορίζω across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans2 verses
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Romans 8:30Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Ephesians2 verses
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Ephesians 1:11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4309 (proorízō) mean?
to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine
How many times does G4309 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4309 (προορίζω) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “predestinate.”
How is proorízō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4309 is rendered as “predestinate” (2×), “predestinated” (2×), “before” (1×), “he” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word προορίζω come from?
from G4253 (πρό) and G3724 (ὁρίζω);