ΠΡΟΕΦΗΜΕΝ, προεφημεν
PROEPHĒMEN, proephēmen
Sounds Like: pro-EF-ay-men
Translations: we have said before, we have spoken before, we have foretold
From the root: ΠΡΟΦΗΜΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb, formed from the prefix ΠΡΟ- (PRO-, meaning 'before' or 'in front of') and the verb ΦΗΜΙ (PHĒMI, meaning 'to say' or 'to speak'). It means 'to say beforehand' or 'to speak previously'. It is used to refer to something that has already been stated or prophesied.
Inflection: First Person Plural, Aorist Indicative Active
Strong’s number: G4305 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Justin Martyr
- First Apology of Justin Martyr — 22:1, 54:1, 56:1, 58:1, 63:1
- Second Apology of Justin Martyr — 0:5, 0:7, 0:9
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 83:4
From the same root
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