Lexical Definition
προγράφω prográphō (prog-raf'-o) to write/designate G:V
from πρό and γράφω
before ordain, evidently set forth, write (afore, aforetime).
- to write previously
- figuratively, to announce, prescribe
Abbott-Smith
προ-γράφω, [in LXX: Da LXX 3:3 cod., I Mac 10:36*;]
1. to write before: Ro 15:4, Eph 3:3, Ju 4.
2. to write in public, placard, proclaim (Dem., Plut., al.): Ga 3:1 (Lft., in l.).
3. = ζωγραφέω, to pourtray, depict: Ga 3:1 (Syr. Pesh., Chrys.; Field, Notes, 189; CGT, in l.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Daniel | 3:3 |
| Romans | 15:4 |
| Galatians | 3:1 |
| Ephesians | 3:3 |
| Jude | 1:4 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
προγράφω [ᾰ],
write before or first, τὰς αἰτίας προὔγραψα πρῶτον [Refs 5th c.BC+]; write before or above, [NT+3rd c.BC+]; ὁ προγεγραμμένος ἀριθμός before-mentioned, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__2 write as a copy, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II set forth as a public notice, π. τι ἐν πινακίοις [Refs 5th c.BC+]; π. κρίσιν, δίκην τινί, give notice of a trial, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; appoint or summon by public notice, ἐκκλησίας [Refs 4th c.BC+]; χορηγοὺς π. appoint as choregi, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; π. τοὺς λειτουργήσοντας [Refs 1st c.BC+]; στρατιᾶς κατάλογον [Refs 4th c.BC+]; οἷς κατ᾽ ὀφθαλμοὺς.. Χριστὸς προεγράφη was proclaimed or set forth publicly, [NT+1st c.AD+]:—middle, περὶ ὧν προεγράψατο εἰς τὴν βουλήν [Refs 3rd c.BC+]
__II.2 give written notice of sale, παρὰ τῇ ἀρχῇ [Refs 4th c.BC+]; sell by auction, ἐν τῷ πραιτωρίῳ τὰ κτήματα [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II.3 = Latin proscribere, π. τινὰς φυγάδας [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; οἱ προγεγραμμένοι the proscribed,[Refs 1st c.BC+] those whose names have been registered for condemnation, [NT]
__III write a name at the head of a list, π. τινὰ ἐπὶ τῶν ψηφισμάτων [Refs 1st c.AD+]; τῆς βουλῆς π... Μάρκον, of the censor, name Marcus princeps senatus, [Refs]:—passive, προγράφεσθαι τοῦ συνεδρίου [Refs]