Quick Definition
προγράφω v. I write previously
Strong's Definition
to write previously; figuratively, to announce, prescribe
Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G1125 (γράφω);
KJV Usage: before ordain, evidently set forth, write (afore, aforetime)
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
verb | γράφω
33.66 · Communication · Written Language
to write beforehand to write in advance or in anticipation of
33.191 · Communication · Inform, Announce
to describe vividly, to portray to provide information in a vivid manner It would be wrong to assume that προγράφω in GAL 3:1 refers to some kind of theatrical demonstration. The portrayal mentioned here was evidently a vivid verbal description.
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
προ-γράφω: 1 aor. προέγραψα; 2 aor. pass. mpoeypadny ; pf. pass. ptep. προγεγραμμένος ; 1. to write before (of time): Ro. xv. 4" R G Ltxt. T Tr WH, 4
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
προγράφω prographō 4x
to write before, Rom. 15:4; Eph. 3:3; to make a subject of public notice; to set forth unreservedly and distinctly, Gal. 3:1; to designate clearly, Jude 4*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
προ-γράφω,
[in LXX: Da LXX 3:3 cod., I Mac 10:36*;]
to write before: Ro 15:4, Eph 3:3, Ju 4.
to write in public, placard, proclaim (Dem., Plut., al.): Ga 3:1 (Lft., in l.).
= ζωγραφέω, to pourtray, depict: Ga 3:1 (Syr. Pesh., Chrys.; Field, Notes, 189; CGT, in l.).†
Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT
προγράφω. For exx. of this verb meaning ‘‘write above,” ‘“‘ write already,” with the temporal force of the preposition much weakened as in Eph 35, cf. P Petr III. 1041! (B.c. 244-3) τὸ προγεγραμμένον ἐκφόριον, ‘the above-written rent,” PSII. 6434 (i/B.c.?) Oals ὀμώμοκα τὸν προγεγραμμένον ὅρκον, P Amh II. 135!% (early ii/A.D.) ὃ κύριος τῇ Y προέγραψεν, ‘*the master wrote on the third,” and P Oxy I. 79)? (A.D. 181-192) (= Selections, p. 89) ὀμνύω... ἀληθῆ εἶν[αι] τὰ προ[γεγραμμένα. The formulae of quotations in the NT may also be illustrated from the legal language of the time—kaQédre προγέγραπται (P Tebt II. 38624—marriage-contract, B.C. 12), κατὰ τὰ προγεγραμμένα (CPR I. 424—deed of sale, A.D. 52-53)For the forcible meaning ‘‘ placard up” which, as Lightfoot pointed out (Comm. ad /.), mpoypadw has in Gal 3, we can now provide fresh exx. Thus in announcing that he will no longer be responsible for his son’s debts a father directs that a public proclamation to that effect be set up, P Flor I. 9911 (i/ii A.D.) (= Selections, p. 72) ἀ[ξιοῦμεν ἢ π]ρογραφῆναι. To much the same effect we may quote from the inscrr. 7G Ν, 424 τόπος... . ds προεγέγραπτο πωλούμενος.. . . ἐν τῆι διόδωι τῆς ἀγορᾶς : cf. also the question to an oracle P Oxy XII. 1477}} (iii/iv a.p.) εἶ προγράφεται τὰ ἐμά ; “‘is my property to be sold by auction?” (Edd.), and Ῥ Tebt II. 411° (ii/a.D.) οἷός τε ἣν καὶ προγράψαι εἰ μὴ ἐπηγγειλάμην σήμερόν σε παρέσασθαι, “he might even have proscribed you, had I not promised that you would be present to-day” (Edd.). See also Field Notes, p. 189. For the double comp? προαπογράφω, οἱ. P Ryl II. 102% (2nd half ii/a.D.). The subst. πρόγραμμα is frequent with reference to official and other notices, e.g. P Tebt I. 358 (B.c. 111) τὸ δ᾽ ὑποκείμενον πρόγραμμα ἐκτεθήιτωι καὶ διὰ τῆς τοῦ κωμογραμματέως γνώμης, ‘let the following proclamation be published with the concurrence of the komogrammateus ” (Edd.).
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
προγράφω (prographō) — to write/designate. 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]