ΤΟΠΡΙΝ, τοπριν
TOPRIN, toprin
Sounds Like: toh PRIN
Translations: formerly, before, previously, in times past
From the root: ΠΡΙΝ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from the neuter definite article 'τό' (to) and the adverb 'πρίν' (prin). Together, 'τὸ πρίν' functions as an adverbial phrase meaning 'formerly' or 'before'. It indicates something that happened in the past, prior to the current context. For example, it could be used in a sentence like 'The city, formerly prosperous, now lay in ruins.'
Inflection: Does not inflect (adverbial phrase)
Strong’s numbers: G3588 (Lookup on BibleHub), G4250 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Four — 7:5
From the same root
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