Foreknows

/ˌfɔːrˈnoʊz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of foreknow; he/she/it knows beforehand.

Etymology

From foreknow with third-person singular -s suffix (from Old English -eth/-s). Indicates the present action of knowing in advance.

Kelly Says

In older biblical passages, 'God foreknows' is written instead of 'God knew beforehand'—it's the same meaning but sounds more formal and universal.

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