The meaning of “προστίθημι”
Understanding prostíthēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
add, again, give more, increase, lay unto, proceed further, speak to any more. - to place additionally, i.e. lay beside,...
προστίθημι
add, again, give more, increase, lay unto, proceed further, speak to any more. - to place additionally, i.e. lay beside, annex, repeat
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:33 | “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Word: προστίθημι (prostíthēmi) | |
| Mark 4:24 | “And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.” Word: προστίθημι (prostíthēmi) | |
| Luke 17:5 | “And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.” Word: προστίθημι (prostíthēmi) | |
| Acts 11:24 | “For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.” Word: προστίθημι (prostíthēmi) | |
| Galatians 3:19 | “Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.” Word: προστίθημι (prostíthēmi) |