πρόθεσις (próthesis) — Purpose
Greek word study: πρόθεσις (próthesis), Strong's G4286. a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God
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a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God
KJV translation words: purpose, shew(-bread)
Strong's G4286 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 12:4 and last appears in Hebrews 9:2.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 12)
- Matthew 12:4 — προθέσεως — presentation
- Mark 2:26 — προθέσεως — presentation
- Luke 6:4 — προθέσεως — presentation
- Acts 11:23 — προθέσει — with resolute purpose
- Acts 27:13 — προθέσεως — purpose
- Romans 8:28 — πρόθεσιν — His purpose
- Romans 9:11 — πρόθεσις — purpose
- Ephesians 1:11 — πρόθεσιν — the purpose
- Ephesians 3:11 — πρόθεσιν — the purpose
- 2 Timothy 1:9 — πρόθεσιν — purpose
- 2 Timothy 3:10 — προθέσει — purpose
- Hebrews 9:2 — πρόθεσις — presentation
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4388 προτίθεμαι (protíthemai).
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What does próthesis (G4286) mean?
A setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the temple) as exposed before god.
How is G4286 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4286 as: purpose, shew(-bread).
How often does πρόθεσις (próthesis) appear?
Strong's G4286 is tagged on 12 words in 12 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 12:4 and last appears in Hebrews 9:2.
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