G4293
προκαταγγέλλω
to anounce beforehand, i.e. predict, promise
Transliteration
prokatangéllōPronunciation
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to anounce beforehand, i.e. predict, promise
προκαταγγέλλω(prokatangéllō)
Strong’s Definition
to anounce beforehand, i.e. predict, promise
from G4253 (πρό) and G2605 (καταγγέλλω);
“But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.”
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Strong's G4293: A triple compound verb combining "pro" (before), "kata" (down/according to), and "aggellō" (to announce), meaning to announce beforehand or foretell. In biblical context, it primarily refers to God's divine foreannouncement of events, especially regarding messianic prophecies.
U- Unveiling the Word
Προκαταγγέλλω represents a significant theological term that embodies the concept of divine foreannouncement. As a triple compound word, it carries the weight of authoritative, predetermined proclamation. In the New Testament, it appears in contexts highlighting God's sovereign plan of salvation, particularly regarding the foretelling of Christ's coming and suffering. The early church recognized this word as a powerful testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through Christ. Today, it reminds us that God's redemptive plan wasn't an afterthought but a carefully orchestrated divine strategy announced beforehand through the prophets.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
The prefix πρό (pro-) adds the temporal aspect of "beforehand," κατά (kata-) adds the sense of authority and definiteness, while ἀγγέλλω (aggellō) provides the basic meaning of announcement or proclamation.
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As a verb, προκαταγγέλλω exhibits:
The aorist aspect is particularly significant as it often indicates completed prophetic announcements. For example:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes the word's use in prophetic contexts, particularly regarding divine announcements. Thayer's highlights the authoritative nature of the proclamation. LSJ notes its use in formal declarations. Vine's connects it to God's predetermined plan. Strong's emphasizes the triple compound nature. Moulton and Milligan cite examples from papyri where it indicates official pronouncements.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First Appearance:
Acts 3:18: "But what God foretold [προκατήγγειλεν] by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled."
Additional References:
Acts 7:52
2 Corinthians 9:5
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Προκαταγγέλλω beautifully encapsulates God's sovereign control over history and His faithfulness in revealing His plan of salvation. This word proclaims the good news by showing that Jesus's coming wasn't a divine afterthought but rather the culmination of God's carefully planned and announced redemption story. It testifies to God's trustworthiness in fulfilling His promises and gives us confidence in His ongoing faithfulness.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4293: A triple compound verb combining prefixes for "before" and "according to" with "to announce," signifying authoritative foreannouncement. Used primarily in contexts of divine prophecy and predetermined plans, especially regarding messianic prophecies and their fulfillment in Christ.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: prophecy, foreannouncement, prediction, divine-plan, messianic-prophecy, fulfillment, proclamation, announcement, acts, prophets, salvation-history, god's-faithfulness