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Synonyms for prevenient


Grammar : Adj
Spell : pri-veen-yuh nt
Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈvin yənt

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Définition of prevenient

Origin :
  • 1650s, from Latin praevenientem (nominative praeveniens), present participle of praevenire, from prae- (see pre-) + venire "to come" (see venue).
  • As in preceding : adj earlier, above
  • As in preventive : adj deterrent
  • As in early : adj in the beginning
Example sentences :
  • Then by His prevenient working within us He moves us to return.
  • Extract from : « The Pursuit of God » by A. W. Tozer
  • As for Mark, nothing less than God's prevenient grace could explain his presence at Silchester.
  • Extract from : « The Altar Steps » by Compton MacKenzie
  • After prevenient Grace, however, begins to make itself felt, then the will begins to take part.
  • Extract from : « The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church » by G. H. Gerberding
  • There is an infusion from God's will into his will, and now prevenient Grace is changed into operating Grace.
  • Extract from : « The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church » by G. H. Gerberding

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