πρίν
prin (G4250)
before
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The Greek word πρίν (prin) is a preposition that signifies the idea of something happening "before" another action or event. Its primary function is to denote temporal sequence, indicating that one action or state occurs prior to another. This word can be used both literally and figuratively to describe various situations in time. In terms of its range of usage, πρίν is used 13 times in the biblical text, indicating its significance in various contexts, including descriptions of causality, conditions, and temporal relationships. While specific context is necessary to determine the precise meaning in each instance, its general usage as a temporal indicator is consistent throughout the occurrences. The significance of πρίν is largely rooted in its ability to provide a clear understanding of the temporal relationships between events. It helps to establish the order of occurrence and can also imply causality or consequence, adding depth and understanding to the narrative.
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Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this: After his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit.
Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”
Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Then he went out and wept bitterly.
Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you, that you today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.”
The rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the word, how that Jesus said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” When he thought about that, he wept.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the Lord’s word, how he said to him, “Before the rooster crows you will deny me three times.”
The nobleman said to him, “Sir, come down before my child dies.”
Jesus said to them, “Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM.”
Now I have told you before it happens so that when it happens, you may believe.
The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and glorious day of the Lord comes.
He said, “Brothers and fathers, listen. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,
I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met the accusers face to face and has had opportunity to make his defense concerning the matter laid against him.