在先的 meaning in Chinese

precedent
prevenient

Then said he , lo , i come to do thy will , o god . he taketh away the first , that he may establish the second
9后又说我来了为要照你的旨意行。可见他是除去在先的，为要立定在后的。
In case of any ambiguity and contradiction between the following documents , the priority order for interpretation of such documents shall be in accordance with general term & conditions clause 40
如文件中有含糊不清及相互矛盾之处，应根据通用合同条款第40条所排列的顺序按顺序在先的文件进行解释。