The meaning of “πρόθεσις”

Understanding próthesis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G4286

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

πρόθεσις

Phoneticproth'-es-is

Transliterationpróthesis

Grammar Code

G:N-F

Greek Noun, Feminine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

purpose, shew(-bread). - a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention) - specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God

Scripture References

9 total references

Reference	Text
Acts 27:13	“And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.”
Romans 9:11	“(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)”
Ephesians 3:11	“According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:”
2 Timothy 3:10	“But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,”
Hebrews 9:2	“For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Acts2

Romans2

Ephesians2

2 Timothy2

Hebrews1

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