πρόδρομος
Forerunner
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What does πρόδρομος (pródromos) mean in the Bible?
πρόδρομος (pródromos) is a Greek word meaning "forerunner". πρό-δρομος, -ον (προτρέχω) [in LXX: Num. Affirms Christ's prior entrance guaranteeing believers' access. This term runs through the canonical themes of Messiah.
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Meaning
One who goes ahead to secure passage or prepare the way for those following behind.
(προτρέχω) [in LXX: Num.13:21 (20), Isa.28:4 (בִּכּוּר), Wis.12:8 * ;] running forward, going in advance. As subst., ὁ π., an advance guard, forerunner: Heb.6:20.
Why This Word Matters
Affirms Christ's prior entrance guaranteeing believers' access. Hebrews 6:13-20
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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