προορίζωproorízō
to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine
Greek (New Testament) · G4309
Meanings
to predetermine, foreordain: with accusative, Romans 8:30; id. et infinitive, Acts 4:28; id. followed by εἰς, 1 Corinthians 2:7, Ephesians 1:5; with dupl. accusative, Romans 8:26; passive, Ephesians 1:11.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 6 times in the Bible.
- Acts 4:28 But everything they did was determined beforehand according to your will.
- Romans 8:29 For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
- Romans 8:30 And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.
- 1 Corinthians 2:7 No, the wisdom we speak of is the mystery of God—his plan that was previously hidden, even though he made it for our ultimate glory before the world began.
- Ephesians 1:5 God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.
- Ephesians 1:11 Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.