Strong’s G4256

προαιτιάομαι

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

proaitiaomai

Pronunciation

pro-ah-ee-tee-AH-oh-my

Definition

To accuse beforehand, to make a prior accusation

Meaning

I make a prior accusation.

Usage

The verb προαιτιάομαι is used to describe the act of making an accusation or charge before an event occurs. It implies a preemptive or anticipatory action of blaming or holding someone responsible for a potential wrongdoing. This term is relatively rare in the New Testament, reflecting a specific context where forewarning or preemptive accusation is relevant.

Bible references

Romans 3:9