προΐστημι (proḯstēmi) — Maintain
Greek word study: προΐστημι (proḯstēmi), Strong's G4291. to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
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to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
KJV translation words: maintain, be over, rule
Strong's G4291 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 12:8 and last appears in Titus 3:14.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 8)
- Romans 12:8 — προϊστάμενος — leading
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 — προϊσταμένους — taking the lead
- 1 Timothy 3:4 — προϊστάμενον — managing
- 1 Timothy 3:5 — προστῆναι — to manage
- 1 Timothy 3:12 — προϊστάμενοι — managing
- 1 Timothy 5:17 — προεστῶτες — already ruling
- Titus 3:8 — προΐστασθαι — to be devoted
- Titus 3:14 — προΐστασθαι — to devote themselves
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G4253 πρό (pró), G2476 ἵστημι (hístēmi).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G4368 προστάτις (prostátis).
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What does proḯstēmi (G4291) mean?
To stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise.
How is G4291 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G4291 as: maintain, be over, rule.
How often does προΐστημι (proḯstēmi) appear?
Strong's G4291 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 12:8 and last appears in Titus 3:14.
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