choose before

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:
4401 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Greek:
προχειροτονέω
Transliteration:
procheirotoneo
Phonic:
prokh-i-rot-on-eh’-o
Meaning:
from 4253 and 5500; to elect in advance
KJV Usage:
choose before