Early

ur'-li (orthros, and related words; proi):

The word generally refers to the day, and means the hour of dawn or soon after (Gen 19:2; 2 Chr 36:15; Hos 6:4; Luke 24:22). Sometimes it refers to the beginning of the season, eg. the early rain (Ps 84:6; Jas 5:7 See Rain). It may also have the sense of "speedily" (Ps 46:5). The early morning is frequently commended as the hour for prayer. See examples of Jesus (Mark 1:35; Luke 21:38; John 8:2); also Abraham (Gen 19:27), Jacob (Gen 28:18), Gideon (Judg 6:38), Samuel(1 Sam 15:12), David (1 Sam 17:20).

G. H. Gerberding