Greek · G4268 · unreviewed

πρόγνωσις

Forethought

These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.

πρόγνωσις G4268
Pronunciation prógnōsis

What does πρόγνωσις (prógnōsis) mean in the Bible?

πρόγνωσις (prógnōsis) is a Greek word meaning "forethought". πρό-γνωσις, -εως, ἡ (προγινώσκω) [in LXX: Jdth. Jesus’ death was not accidental but part of God’s eternal plan, reinforcing confidence in divine sovereignty.

Full entry for πρόγνωσις (G4268) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

forethought
Extended definition

God's advance knowledge of events and persons, grounding divine sovereignty in predetermined awareness rather than arbitrary decree.

(προγινώσκω) [in LXX: Jdth.9:6 11:19 * ;] fore­knowledge: Act.2:23, 1Pe.1:2.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Jesus’ death was not accidental but part of God’s eternal plan, reinforcing confidence in divine sovereignty. Acts 2:14-41
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Dative · Singular · Feminine Acts 2:23
Accusative · Singular · Feminine 1 Pet 1:2
Biblical Occurrences

Each occurrence shows the passage reference, the original language term as it appears in that context, its transliteration, and the contextual sense.

Sources