Definition: The word "antepreterit" comes from Latin, meaning "before," suggesting a previous event or position before the current one. This term implies that something was already planned or anticipated to occur before it actually happens. For example, in the Old Testament, God's promises were made to Abraham and Isaac (Gen 25:4), while in Proverbs, David's plan for conquering Syria (Proverbs 17:3-5) was revealed years earlier.