προλέγωprolégō
to say beforehand, i.e. predict, forewarn
Greek (New Testament) · G4302
Meanings
1. to tell or say beforehand: 2 Corinthians 13:2, Galatians 5:21, 1 Thessalonians 3:4 (R, text; cf. προεῖπον, but see below).
2. to declare, tell plainly: 2 Corinthians 13:2, Galatians 5:21, 1 Thessalonians 3:4 (R, margin; see MM, xxi, and cf. Isaiah 41:26).
Same root
- πρόpró · G4253"fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to
- λέγωlégō · G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 (ἔπω) and G5346 (φημί) generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 (ῥέω) is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 (λαλέω) means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
Where it appears
Appears 4 times in the Bible.
- Acts 1:16 “Brothers,” he said, “the Scriptures had to be fulfilled concerning Judas, who guided those who arrested Jesus. This was predicted long ago by the Holy Spirit, speaking through King David.
- 2 Corinthians 13:2 I have already warned those who had been sinning when I was there on my second visit. Now I again warn them and all others, just as I did before, that next time I will not spare them.
- Galatians 5:21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:4 Even while we were with you, we warned you that troubles would soon come—and they did, as you well know.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.