The meaning of “πρόθεσις”
Understanding próthesis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
purpose, shew(-bread). - a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention) - specially, the show-bread (in the T...
πρόθεσις
purpose, shew(-bread). - a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention) - specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: πρόθεσις (próthesis) | |
| 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;)” Word: πρόθεσις (próthesis) | |
| Ephesians 3:11 | “According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:” Word: πρόθεσις (próthesis) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:10 | “But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,” Word: πρόθεσις (próthesis) | |
| 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.” Word: πρόθεσις (próthesis) |