Definition: Antecedence, a verb in Greek that means "to lead to or precede." It's a term from the Septuagint Bible (Old Testament) which describes how God predestined Abraham to father Isaac. In this context, antecedence refers to a person's origin or background. For example, if a story begins with Abraham being born to Sarah in Egypt, it could be argued that antecedential ancestors of Isaac are the people who brought him to his mother and raised him as their own son. Antecedence can also apply to relationships between people, such as the relationship between God and His people (Hebrews 1:3-4). In this sense, Abraham's descendants would be called Antecedents of Israel.

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Definition: Antecedently, in Greek and Latin, refers to an event that precedes or follows another. This term can be used either figuratively or literally; it's like when someone begins a story before it begins. The opposite of antecedently is subsequently, but this often carries a negative connotation in English context.

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