Prognósis (4268 in Strong's Concordance) is a noun in Ancient Greek that means a foreknowledge and is formed by:
pro - to place before
ginóskó - to know or perceive
It is clearly connected to our modern English word prognosis, an abstract noun meaning a knowledge of the likely outcome. In the context of God's prognosis, the outcome isn't just likely, but definite.
It is one of several words associated with the topic of predestination. A firm understanding is crucial for a holistic view of the topic.
Related Terms
The following terms are often used in connection with prognósis:
proorizó - to be predestined
horizó - to set boundaries
proginóskó - to know beforehand
prognósis - a foreknowledge, or prior determination
ginóskó - to know
proetoimazó - to prepare beforehand
hetoimazó - to prepare
prothesis - a setting forth, or purpose
protithémi - to set before
tithémi - to set, place, or establish
Usage
Prognósis is used 2 times across 2 verses. Below is a list of all references to prognósis in the New Testament:
this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.
Acts 2:23 ESV
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
1 Peter 1:2 ESV
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