ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΝΜΕΝ, προτερονμεν
PROTERONMEN, proteronmen
Sounds Like: PRO-teh-ron-men
Translations: formerly, before, first, indeed, on the one hand
From the root: ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ, ΜΕΝ
Part of Speech: Adverb, Particle
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from the adverb 'πρότερον' (formerly, before) and the particle 'μέν' (indeed, on the one hand). It is used to indicate something that happened or existed at an earlier time, often setting up a contrast with something that follows. The particle 'μέν' adds emphasis or indicates a distinction, often paired with 'δέ' (but, on the other hand) later in the sentence.
Inflection: Does not inflect (adverbial form with particle)
Strong’s numbers: G4386 (Lookup on BibleHub), G3303 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 12:14
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΠΡΟΤΕΡΟΣ, ΜΕΝ, appear in our texts.
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