πρότερον próteron
Meaning
previously
In the King James Version: before, (at the) first, former
Derivation: neuter of G4387 (πρότερος) as adverb (with or without the article);
Where it is used
- 1 Timothy 1:13 I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.
- Hebrews 4:6 Since, then, it remains for some to enter His rest, and since those who formerly heard the good news did not enter because of their disobedience,
- Hebrews 7:27 Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.
- Hebrews 10:32 Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.
- 1 Peter 1:14 As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.