◄ 4393. propheró ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon propheró: To bring forth, to offer, to present Original Word: προφέρω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: propheró Pronunciation: pro-feh'-ro Phonetic Spelling: (prof-er'-o) Definition: To bring forth, to offer, to present Meaning: I bring forth, produce. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of offering or bringing forth is קָרַב (qarab, Strong's H7126), which means "to draw near" or "to present." Usage: The verb "propheró" is used in the New Testament to convey the action of bringing something forward, often in the context of offering or presenting. It can refer to both literal and figurative presentations, such as offering sacrifices or presenting oneself or one's actions before God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the act of offering or presenting was a significant part of religious and social practices. Offerings were made to deities in temples, and presenting gifts or tributes was a common way to show respect or allegiance. In the Jewish context, offerings were central to worship and atonement rituals, as prescribed in the Mosaic Law. The concept of bringing forth or offering oneself to God is deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition and is carried into the Christian understanding of living a life dedicated to God. HELPS Word-studies 4393 prophérō (from 4253 /pró, "towards" and 5342 /phérō, "carry, bring along") – properly, to bring the goal forward with high energy (motion, force), i.e. moving something to its necessary manifestation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from pro and pheró Definition to bring forth NASB Translation brings forth (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4393: προφέρω προφέρω; (from Homer down); to bring forth: τί ἐκ τίνος, Luke 6:45. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bring forth. From pro and phero; to bear forward, i.e. Produce -- bring forth. see GREEK pro see GREEK phero Forms and Transliterations προφερει προφέρει propherei prophérei Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 6:45 V-PIA-3S GRK: τῆς καρδίας προφέρει τὸ ἀγαθόν NAS: of his heart brings forth KJV: heart bringeth forth that which is good; INT: of the heart brings forth that which [is] good Luke 6:45 V-PIA-3S GRK: τοῦ πονηροῦ προφέρει τὸ πονηρόν NAS: brings forth what is good; KJV: heart bringeth forth that which is evil: INT: the evil brings forth that which [is] evil Strong's Greek 4393 2 Occurrences προφέρει — 2 Occ.