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It is used in various contexts, including temporal sequences, spatial arrangements, and hierarchical order. The concept of "before" is significant in understanding the chronology of biblical events, the order of creation, and the precedence of divine authority.<br><br><b>Temporal Context</b><br><br>In the temporal sense, "before" is used to describe events that occur prior to others. For example, in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a>, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth," the phrase implies that God's existence and creative act precede the formation of the universe. This establishes the foundational belief in God's eternal nature and His sovereignty over time.<br><br>The prophetic literature often uses "before" to indicate events that will happen prior to others. In <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a>, it is written, "Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets." This suggests that prophetic revelation occurs before the fulfillment of God's plans, underscoring the importance of prophecy in biblical theology.<br><br><b>Spatial Context</b><br><br>Spatially, "before" can denote physical presence or position. In <a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>, the first of the Ten Commandments states, "You shall have no other gods before Me." Here, "before" signifies the exclusive worship and reverence due to God, placing Him above all other entities in the lives of the Israelites.<br><br>In the context of worship, "before" often describes the act of presenting oneself in the presence of God. In <a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6</a>, the psalmist invites, "Come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker." This use of "before" emphasizes the posture of humility and reverence required in worship.<br><br><b>Hierarchical Context</b><br><br>"Before" also conveys a sense of priority or superiority in hierarchical terms. In <a href="/colossians/1-17.htm">Colossians 1:17</a>, Paul writes, "He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." This passage highlights the preeminence of Christ in creation and His sustaining power over the universe, affirming His divine authority and centrality in Christian doctrine.<br><br>In the context of moral and ethical teachings, "before" can indicate the priority of certain virtues or commandments. For instance, in <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>, Jesus instructs, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Here, "before" implies the precedence of spiritual pursuits over material concerns.<br><br><b>Covenantal Context</b><br><br>The use of "before" in covenantal language often signifies the establishment of a relationship or agreement. In <a href="/genesis/17.htm">Genesis 17:1-2</a>, God appears to Abram and says, "I am God Almighty; walk before Me and be blameless. I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly." The phrase "walk before Me" indicates a life lived in accordance with God's will, as part of the covenantal relationship.<br><br><b>Judgment and Accountability</b><br><br>"Before" is also used in the context of divine judgment and accountability. In <a href="/romans/14-10.htm">Romans 14:10</a>, Paul writes, "For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God." This underscores the belief that all individuals are accountable to God and will be judged according to His standards.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The term "before" in the Bible is rich with meaning, encompassing temporal, spatial, hierarchical, covenantal, and judgmental dimensions. It serves as a reminder of God's eternal nature, His rightful place in worship, the preeminence of Christ, the priority of spiritual pursuits, and the accountability of all creation to the Creator.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>prep.</I>) In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house.<p>2. (<I>prep.</I>) Preceding in time; earlier than; previously to; anterior to the time when; -- sometimes with the additional idea of purpose; in order that.<p>3. (<I>prep.</I>) An advance of; farther onward, in place or time.<p>4. (<I>prep.</I>) Prior or preceding in dignity, order, rank, right, or worth; rather than.<p>5. (<I>prep.</I>) In presence or sight of; face to face with; facing.<p>6. (<I>prep.</I>) Under the cognizance or jurisdiction of.<p>7. (<I>prep.</I>) Open for; free of access to; in the power of.<p>8. (<I>adv.</I>) On the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the front; -- opposed to in the rear.<p>9. (<I>adv.</I>) In advance.<p>10. (<I>adv.</I>) In time past; previously; already.<p>11. (<I>adv.</I>) Earlier; sooner than; until then.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">BEFORE</span><p>be-for': The translation of a great variety of Hebrew and Greek words. "Haran died before (the English Revised Version "in the presence of," literally "before the face of") his father Terah" (<a href="/genesis/11-28.htm">Genesis 11:28</a>). To be "before" God is to enjoy His favor (<a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Psalm 31:22</a>). "The Syrians before" (<a href="/isaiah/9-12.htm">Isaiah 9:12</a> the Revised Version, margin "on the east," as "behind," owing to the position of Canaan, relative to Syria, implies the west).<p><span class="encheading">DAY BEFORE THE SABBATH</span><p>(he paraskeue, "preparation"): Considered as a day of preparation, in accordance with <a href="/exodus/16-23.htm">Exodus 16:23</a>, both before the regular Sabbath and before a feast Sabbath (<a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Matthew 27:62</a> <a href="/mark/15-42.htm">Mark 15:42</a> <a href="/luke/23-54.htm">Luke 23:54</a> <a href="/john/19-14.htm">John 19:14, 31, 42</a>). At 3 p.m., the Hebrews began to prepare their food for the next day, and to perform all labors which were forbidden to be done on the Sabbath and yet must be done. They bathed and purified themselves, dressed in festive apparel, set their tables, and lighted their lamps. On the day before Easter, the Hebrews of the later period made it their chief business to remove all leaven from the house (<a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7</a>). This custom of converting at least a portion of the day before the Sabbath into a holy day was recognized by the Romans to such an extent that, according to a rescript of Augustus, Jews need not appear in court after 3 p.m. on such days. Criminal cases were not brought before court on this day, and journeys exceeding 12 Roman miles were prohibited. The signal for the preparations was given by the priests by means of trumpets blown six times at intervals.<br><br>Frank E. Hirsch<p><span class="encheading">SABBATH, DAY BEFORE THE</span><p>See <a href="../d/day.htm">DAY BEFORE THE SABBATH</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4313.htm"><span class="l">4313. proporeuomai -- to make to go <b>before</b>, to cause to go <b>before</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to make to go <b>before</b>, to cause to go <b>before</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:<br> proporeuomai Phonetic Spelling: (prop-or-yoo'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4313.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4254.htm"><span class="l">4254. proago -- to lead forth, to go <b>before</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to lead forth, to go <b>before</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: proago Phonetic<br> Spelling: (pro-ag'-o) Short Definition: I lead forth, go <b>before</b> Definition: ( <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4254.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/4363.htm"><span class="l">4363. prospipto -- to fall upon, fall prostrate <b>before</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to fall upon, fall prostrate <b>before</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: prospipto<br> Phonetic Spelling: (pros-pip'-to) Short Definition: I fall down <b>before</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4363.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1715.htm"><span class="l">1715. emprosthen -- <b>before</b>, in front of (in place or time)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>before</b>, in front of (in place or time). Part of Speech: Adverb; Preposition<br> Transliteration: emprosthen Phonetic Spelling: (em'-pros-then) Short Definition: <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1715.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4315.htm"><span class="l">4315. prosabbaton -- the day <b>before</b> the Sabbath</span></a> <br><b>...</b> the day <b>before</b> the Sabbath. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: prosabbaton<br> Phonetic Spelling: (pros-ab'-bat-on) Short Definition: the day <b>before</b> the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4315.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4253.htm"><span class="l">4253. pro -- <b>before</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>before</b>. Part of Speech: Preposition Transliteration: pro Phonetic Spelling: (pro)<br> Short Definition: <b>before</b> Definition: (a) of place: <b>before</b>, in front of, (b) of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4253.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1725.htm"><span class="l">1725. enanti -- <b>before</b>, ie in the presence of</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>before</b>, ie in the presence of. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: enanti Phonetic<br> Spelling: (en'-an-tee) Short Definition: <b>before</b>, in the presence of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1725.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4295.htm"><span class="l">4295. prokeimai -- to be set <b>before</b>, to be set forth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to be set <b>before</b>, to be set forth. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: prokeimai<br> Phonetic Spelling: (prok'-i-mahee) Short Definition: I am set <b>before</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4295.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1799.htm"><span class="l">1799. enopios -- in sight of, <b>before</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> in sight of, <b>before</b>. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: enopios Phonetic Spelling:<br> (en-o'-pee-on) Short Definition: <b>before</b> the face of, in the presence of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1799.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3908.htm"><span class="l">3908. paratithemi -- to place beside, to set <b>before</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to place beside, to set <b>before</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: paratithemi<br> Phonetic Spelling: (par-at-ith'-ay-mee) Short Definition: I set <b>before</b>, serve <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3908.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6925.htm"><span class="l">6925. qodam -- <b>before</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 6924b, 6925. qodam. 6926 . <b>before</b>. Transliteration: qodam Phonetic Spelling:<br> (kod-awm') Short Definition: <b>before</b>. Word Origin (Aramaic <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6925.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2962.htm"><span class="l">2962. terem -- not yet, ere, <b>before</b> that</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2961, 2962. terem. 2963 . not yet, ere, <b>before</b> that. Transliteration: terem<br> Phonetic Spelling: (teh'-rem) Short Definition: <b>before</b>. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2962.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6903.htm"><span class="l">6903. qobel -- in front of, <b>before</b>, because of, because that</span></a><br><b>...</b> 6902, 6903. qobel. 6904 . in front of, <b>before</b>, because of, because that.<br> Transliteration: qobel Phonetic Spelling: (keb-ale') Short Definition: inasmuch. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6903.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6905.htm"><span class="l">6905. qabal -- <b>before</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 6904, 6905. qabal. 6906 . <b>before</b>. Transliteration: qabal Phonetic Spelling:<br> (kaw-bawl') Short Definition: <b>before</b>. Word Origin the same as qebol, qv. <b>before</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6905.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3942.htm"><span class="l">3942. liphnay -- <b>before</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 3941, 3942. liphnay. 3943 . <b>before</b>. Transliteration: liphnay Phonetic Spelling:<br> (lif-nah'ee) Short Definition: <b>before</b>. Word <b>...</b> <b>before</b> From <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3942.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5226.htm"><span class="l">5226. nekach -- <b>before</b>, over against</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5225b, 5226. nekach. 5227 . <b>before</b>, over against. Transliteration: nekach Phonetic<br> Spelling: (nay'-kakh) Short Definition: <b>before</b>. <b>...</b> <b>before</b>, over against <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5226.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8032.htm"><span class="l">8032. shilshowm -- three days ago, day <b>before</b>, yesterday</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8031, 8032. shilshowm. 8032a . three days ago, day <b>before</b>, yesterday.<br> Transliteration: shilshowm Phonetic Spelling: (shil-shome') Short Definition: time. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8032.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2958.htm"><span class="l">2958. terom -- <b>before</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> terom. 2959 . <b>before</b>. Transliteration: terom Phonetic Spelling: (ter-ome') Short<br> Definition: <b>before</b>. <b>...</b> <b>before</b> A variation of terem; not yet -- <b>before</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2958.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8032a.htm"><span class="l">8032a. shilshom -- three days ago, day <b>before</b>, yesterday</span></a><br><b>...</b> 8032, 8032a. shilshom or shilshom. 8032b . three days ago, day <b>before</b>, yesterday.<br> Transliteration: shilshom or shilshom Short Definition: previously. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8032a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1162.htm"><span class="l">1162. Boaz -- "quickness," an ancestor of David, also a pillar <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> Boaz. 1163 . "quickness," an ancestor of David, also a pillar <b>before</b> the temple.<br> Transliteration: Boaz Phonetic Spelling: (bo'-az) Short Definition: Boaz. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1162.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/with_before_after.htm"><span class="l">With, <b>Before</b>, After</span></a> <br><b>...</b> GENESIS WITH, <b>BEFORE</b>, AFTER. 'Enoch walked with God,'"Genesis 5:22.<br> 'Walk <b>before</b> Me.'"Genesis 17:1. 'Ye shall walk after the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/with before after.htm</font><p><a href="/library/johnson/the_new_testament_commentary_vol_iii_john/christ_before_pilate.htm"><span class="l">Christ <b>Before</b> Pilate.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XVIII. Christ <b>Before</b> Pilate. <b>...</b> The trial <b>before</b> Pilate divides itself<br> into the following acts: 1. Without the Pr??torium. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/christ before pilate.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_acts_of_the_apostles/lesson_8_before_the_sanhedrin.htm"><span class="l"><b>Before</b> the Sanhedrin</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Lesson 8 <b>Before</b> the Sanhedrin. [This chapter is based on Acts 5:12-42.] It<br> was the cross, that instrument of shame and torture, which <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 8 before the sanhedrin.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bayly/the_practice_of_piety/grace_before_meat.htm"><span class="l">Grace <b>Before</b> Meat.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. Grace <b>before</b> Meat. O most gracious God, and loving <b>...</b> and<br> only Saviour. Amen. Another Grace <b>before</b> Meat. O eternal God <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/grace before meat.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_the_acts/before_governors_and_kings.htm"><span class="l">'<b>Before</b> Governors and Kings'</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE ACTS CHAP. XIII TO END '<b>BEFORE</b> GOVERNORS AND KINGS'. <b>...</b> Step by step he had been<br> led afield, and at each step the 'heavenly vision' had shone <b>before</b> him. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/before governors and kings.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_st_john_chaps_xv_to_xxi/jesus_before_caiaphas.htm"><span class="l">Jesus <b>Before</b> Caiaphas</span></a> <br><b>...</b> JESUS <b>BEFORE</b> CAIAPHAS. 'And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another<br> disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/jesus before caiaphas.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_the_acts/paul_before_felix.htm"><span class="l">Paul <b>Before</b> Felix</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE ACTS CHAP. XIII TO END PAUL <b>BEFORE</b> FELIX. <b>...</b> Who ought to have been here<br> <b>before</b> thee, and object, if they had ought against me.20. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/paul before felix.htm</font><p><a href="/library/luther/epistle_sermons_vol_ii/sunday_before_lent.htm"><span class="l">Sunday <b>Before</b> Lent</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Sunday <b>Before</b> Lent. Text: First Corinthians 13.. 1 If I speak with the tongues<br> of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/luther/epistle sermons vol ii/sunday before lent.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cyprian/the_treatises_of_cyprian/11_that_it_was_before.htm"><span class="l">That it was <b>Before</b> Predicted that the World Would Hold us in <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> That it was <b>before</b> predicted that the world would hold us in abhorrence, and that<br> it would stir up persecutions against us, and that no new thing is happening <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cyprian/the treatises of cyprian/11 that it was before.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/mother_stories_from_the_old_testament/esther_before_the_king.htm"><span class="l">Esther <b>Before</b> the King.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ESTHER <b>BEFORE</b> THE KING. Ahasuerus reigned over the vast empire <b>...</b> preserve the<br> lives of the Jews. [Illustration: ESTHER <b>BEFORE</b> THE KING.]. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../anonymous/mother stories from the old testament/esther before the king.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/before.htm"><span class="l"><b>Before</b> (18954 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (prep.) In front of; preceding in space; ahead<br> of; as, to stand <b>before</b> the fire; <b>before</b> the house. <b>...</b><b>BEFORE</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/before.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/before-time.htm"><span class="l"><b>Before</b>-time (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>Before</b>-time. Beforetime, <b>Before</b>-time. Befriend . Multi-Version<br> Concordance <b>Before</b>-time (1 Occurrence). Joshua 11:10 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/before-time.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vail.htm"><span class="l">Vail (44 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The word probably denotes some kind of cloak or wrapper. (7.) Masak, the veil which<br> hung <b>before</b> the entrance to the holy place (Exodus 26:36, 37). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vail.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/splendour.htm"><span class="l">Splendour (32 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> your apparel. (DBY). 1 Chronicles 16:27 Majesty and splendour are <b>before</b><br> him; Strength and gladness in his place. (DBY). 1 Chronicles <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/splendour.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/seats.htm"><span class="l">Seats (40 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEY). James 2:6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you,<br> and draw you <b>before</b> the judgment seats? (KJV ASV WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/seats.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/y/yard.htm"><span class="l">Yard (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEY). Ezekiel 41:12 The building that was <b>before</b> the separate place at the side<br> toward the west was seventy cubits broad; and the wall of the building was five <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/y/yard.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zephon.htm"><span class="l">Zephon (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NIV). Exodus 14:2 "Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn back and<br> encamp <b>before</b> Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, <b>before</b> Baal Zephon. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zephon.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kiriath.htm"><span class="l">Kiriath (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS NIV). Joshua 14:15 Now the name of Hebron <b>before</b> was Kiriath<br> Arba, after the greatest man among the Anakim. The land had rest from war. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kiriath.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/knelt.htm"><span class="l">Knelt (20 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of the sons of Zabdi came to Him with her<br> sons, and knelt <b>before</b> Him to make a request of Him. (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/knelt.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kneeled.htm"><span class="l">Kneeled (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Matthew 18:26 The servant therefore fell down and kneeled <b>before</b> him,<br> saying,'Lord, have patience with me, and I will repay you all!' (WEB). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kneeled.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/sex-before-marriage.html">What does the Bible say about sex before marriage? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/abstinence-before-marriage.html">Is abstinence before marriage a realistic message? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/foundation-of-the-world.html">When was before the foundation of the world? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/before.htm">Before: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" 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