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προακούω G4257
G4257 is the Greek word προακούω, transliterated proakoúō. The King James Version most often renders it heard before.
What it means
to hear already,i.e. anticipate.
Where it comes from
from G4253 (πρό) and G191 (ἀκούω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: hear before.
Verses using προακούω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Colossians 1:5 · KJV
For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
Common questions
What does Strong's G4257 mean?
G4257 is the Greek word προακούω (proakoúō), meaning to hear already,i.e. anticipate.
How is G4257 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it heard before (1 time).
How many times does G4257 appear in the Bible?
προακούω (proakoúō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4257 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4253 (πρό) and G191 (ἀκούω).
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