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Lexicon :: Strong's G4291 - proistēmi

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προΐστημι
Transliteration
proistēmi (Key)
Pronunciation
pro-is'-tay-mee
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 6:700,*

Strong’s Definitions

προΐστημι proḯstēmi, pro-is'-tay-mee; from G4253 and G2476; to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise:—maintain, be over, rule.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's G4291 in the following manner: rule (5x), maintain (2x), be over (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's G4291 in the following manner: rule (5x), maintain (2x), be over (1x).

  1. to set or place before

    1. to set over

    2. to be over, to superintend, preside over

    3. to be a protector or guardian

      1. to give aid

    4. to care for, give attention to

      1. profess honest occupations

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
προΐστημι proḯstēmi, pro-is'-tay-mee; from G4253 and G2476; to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise:—maintain, be over, rule.
STRONGS G4291:
προΐστημι: 2 aorist infinitive προστῆναι; perfect participle προεστώς; present middle προισταμαι; from Homer, Iliad 4, 156 down;
1. in the transitive tenses to set or place before; to set over.
2. in the perfect pluperfect and 2 aorist active and in the present and imperfect middle
a. to be over, to superintend, preside over (A. V. rule) (so from Herodotus down): 1 Timothy 5:17; with a genitive of the person or thing over which one presides, 1 Thessalonians 5:12; 1 Timothy 3:4f, 12.
b. to be a protector or guardian; to give aid (Euripides, Demosthenes, Aeschines, Polybius): Romans 12:8 ((others with A. V. to rule; cf. Fritzsche at the passage; Stuart, commentary, excurs. xii.)).
c. to care for, give attention to: with a genitive of the thing, καλῶν ἔργων, Titus 3:8, 14; for examples from secular writings see Kypke and Lösner; (some (cf. R. V. marginal reading) would render these two examples profess honest occupations (see ἔργον, 1); but cf. ἔργον, 3, p. 248b middle and Field, Otium Norv. pars iii, at the passage cited).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Romans
12:8
1 Thessalonians
5:12
1 Timothy
3:4; 3:12; 5:17
Titus
3:8; 3:14

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4291 matches the Greek προΐστημι (proistēmi),
which occurs 8 times in 8 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:8

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:8 - or he who encourages, in the act of encouragement; he who gives, with generosity; he who leads, [fn]with diligence; he who shows mercy [in caring for others], with cheerfulness.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:12 -

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to appreciate those who diligently work among you [recognize, acknowledge, and respect your leaders], who are in charge over you in the Lord and who give you instruction,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:4 - He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity [keeping them respectful and well-behaved]

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:5 - (for if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?).

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:12 - Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 5:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 5:17 -

The elders who perform their leadership duties well are to be considered worthy of double honor (financial support), especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching [the word of God concerning eternal salvation through Christ].

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:8

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:8 - This is a faithful and trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak with great confidence, so that those who have believed God [that is, those who have trusted in, relied on, and accepted Christ Jesus as Savior,] will be careful to participate in doing good and honorable things. These things are excellent [in themselves] and profitable for the people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:14

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:14 - Our people must learn to do good deeds to meet necessary demands [whatever the occasion may require], so that they will not be unproductive.
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