The meaning of “προΐστημι”
Understanding proḯstēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
maintain, be over, rule. - to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
προΐστημι
maintain, be over, rule. - to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 12:8 | “Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.” Word: προΐστημι (proḯstēmi) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:12 | “And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;” Word: προΐστημι (proḯstēmi) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:12 | “Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.” Word: προΐστημι (proḯstēmi) | |
| Titus 3:14 | “And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.” Word: προΐστημι (proḯstēmi) |