"in advance, far advanced; far, far off, at a distance, Mt. 15:8; Mk. 7:6; Lk. 14:32, can be an improper prep. with the gen. The comparative form of the adverb appears as πορρώτερον at Lk. 24:28.*"
Definition and meaning
in advance, far advanced; far, far off, at a distance, Mt. 15:8; Mk. 7:6; Lk. 14:32, can be an improper prep. with the gen. The comparative form of the adverb appears as πορρώτερον at Lk. 24:28.*
In the original Greek the word is written: πόρρω
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of porro (G4206) across the King James Bible.
This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
Refiner gives you the full lexicon entry, AI-powered verse insight, historical commentary, cross-references, and voice study — all in one place.
Free to start · Disciple $4.99/mo · Shepherd $9.99/mo
Common questions
Strong's G4206 (porro) is a Greek word that means: in advance, far advanced; far, far off, at a distance, Mt. 15:8; Mk. 7:6; Lk. 14:32, can be an improper prep. with the gen. The comparative form of the adverb appears as πορρώτερον at Lk. 24:28.* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word porro (G4206) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4206 is porro, a Greek word defined as: in advance, far advanced; far, far off, at a distance, Mt. 15:8; Mk. 7:6; Lk. 14:32, can be an improper prep. with the gen. The comparative form of th. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
porro is a Greek word found in the New Testament.