Definition: The word "antecedes" is a Greek word meaning "before." It's used in biblical context to refer to an action that precedes or occurs before another action, much like how we say "predecessor" when referring to someone who came before us. In the Bible, it often describes something that has occurred before something else or as a consequence of something else. For example, in Psalms 86:3-4, "Antecedes" is used to describe the coming of the King, which takes place after a great disaster like the Flood.