before, (at the) first, former
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Number:
4386
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Greek:
πρότερον
Transliteration:
proteron
Phonic:
prot’-er-on
Meaning:
neuter of
4387
as adverb (with or without the article); previously
KJV Usage:
before, (at the) first, former