Strong’s G4287 · Greek

προθέσμιος
prothésmios

Definition

fixed beforehand, i.e. (feminine with G2250 (ἡμέρα) implied) a designated day

Etymology

from G4253 (πρό) and a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι);

Where the KJV renders it

  • time appointed

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