προορίζω
proorizo (proorízō)
/pro-or-id'-zo/
“to predetermine, foreordain”
Primary meaning: to predetermine, foreordain. Strong's: to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine. Lexical nuances: to predetermine , foreordain : c. acc., Ro 8:30 ; id. et inf., Ac 4:28 ; id. seq. εἰς , I Co 2:7 , Eph 1:5 ; c. dupl. acc., Ro 8:26 ; pass., Eph 1:11 .†
Lexical & Etymological Analysis
Root & Derivation
from G4253 (πρό) and G3724 (ὁρίζω);
Traditional English Renderings (KJV/AV)
determine beforeordainpredestinate
Key Biblical Occurrences (6)
Foundational passages where προορίζω (proorizo) carries significant theological or narrative weight.