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Former

Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words

1: πρῶτος

(Strong's #4413 — Adjective — protos — pro'-tos )

"first," is translated "former" in Acts 1:1 , of Luke's first treatise; in Revelation 21:4 , RV, "first" (AV, "former"). See BEFORE , FIRST.

2: πρότερος

(Strong's #4387 — Adjective — proteros — prot'-er-os )

"before, former," is translated "former" in Ephesians 4:22; Hebrews 10:32; 1 Peter 1:14 . See BEFORE.

Bibliography Information
Vines, W. E., M. A. Entry for 'Former'. Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ved/​f/former.html. 1940.