predestine, predestined

Definition

The terms “predestine” and “predestined” refer to deciding or planning beforehand that something will happen.

• This term especially refers to God predestining people to receive eternal life.
• Sometimes the word “foreordain” is used, which also means to decide beforehand.

Translation Suggestions

• The term “predestine” could also be translated as “decide before” or “decide ahead of time.”
• The term “predestined” could be translated as “decided long ago” or “planned ahead of time” or “decided beforehand.”
• A phrase such as “predestined us” could be translated as “decided long ago that we” or “already decided ahead of time that we.”
• Note that the translation of this term should be different from the translation of the term “foreknew.”

(See also: foreknew)

Bible References

• 1 Corinthians 2:6-7

Word Data

• Strong’s: G43090