Propetḗs — G4312

Definition

adjective

falling forward, i.e. headlong (figuratively, precipitate)

1. falling forward, headlong, sloping, precipitous
2. precipitate, rash, reckless

Usually translated as

heady, rashly, rash

Origin

from a compound of G4253 and G4098

• pró (G4253)
• píptō (G4098)

Occurrences

Propetḗs occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), 2 Timothy (1)

• Acts 19:36 — Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly (προπετὲς).
• 2 Timothy 3:4 — Traitors, heady (προπετεῖς), highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;