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Lexicon :: Strong's G4286 - prothesis

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πρόθεσις
Transliteration
prothesis (Key)
Pronunciation
proth'-es-is
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 8:164,1176

Strong’s Definitions

πρόθεσις próthesis, proth'-es-is; from G4388; a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God:—purpose, shew(-bread).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x

The KJV translates Strong's G4286 in the following manner: purpose (8x), shewbread (with G740) (4x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x
The KJV translates Strong's G4286 in the following manner: purpose (8x), shewbread (with G740) (4x).

  1. a setting forth of a thing, placing of it in view, the shewbread

    1. twelve loaves of wheaten bread, corresponding to the number of the tribes of Israel, which loaves were offered to God every Sabbath, and separated into two rows, lay for seven days upon a table placed in the sanctuary or front portion of the tabernacle, and afterwards of the temple

  2. a purpose

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
πρόθεσις próthesis, proth'-es-is; from G4388; a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God:—purpose, shew(-bread).
STRONGS G4286:
πρόθεσις, προθέσεως, ἡ (προτίθημι);
1. the setting forth of a thing, placing of it in view (Plato, Demosthenes, Plutarch); οἱ ἄρτοι τῆς προθέσεως (Vulg.panes propositionis), the showbread, the Sept. for הַפָנִים לֶחֶם (Exodus 35:13; Exodus 39:18 (Exodus 38:36); 1 Kings 7:48 (1 Kings 7:34)), and הַמַּעֲרֶכֶת לֶחֶם (1 Chronicles 9:32; 1 Chronicles 23:29); twelve loaves of wheaten bread, corresponding to the number of the tribes of Israel, which loaves were offered to God every Sabbath, and, separated into two rows, lay for seven days upon a table placed in the sanctuary or anterior portion of the tabernacle, and afterward of the temple (cf. Winer, RWB, under the word Schaubrode; Roskoff in Schenkel see p. 213f; (Edersheim, The Temple, chapter ix., p. 152ff; BB. DD.)): Matthew 12:4; Mark 2:26; Luke 6:4 (οἱ ἄρτοι τοῦ προσώπου, namely, Θεοῦ, Nehemiah 10:33; ἄρτοι ἐνωπιοι, Exodus 25:29); ἡ πρόθεσις τῶν ἄρτων (the rite of) the setting forth of the loaves, Hebrews 9:2.
2. a purpose (2 Macc. 3:8; (Aristotle), Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch): Acts 27:13; Romans 8:28; Romans 9:11; Ephesians 1:11; Ephesians 3:11; 2 Timothy 1:9; 2 Timothy 3:10; τῇ προθέσει τῆς καρδίας, with purpose of heart, Acts 11:23.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Exodus
25:29; 35:13; 39:18
1 Kings
7:34; 7:48
1 Chronicles
9:32; 23:29
Nehemiah
10:33
Matthew
12:4
Mark
2:26
Luke
6:4
Acts
11:23; 27:13
Romans
8:28; 9:11
Ephesians
1:11; 3:11
2 Timothy
1:9; 3:10
Hebrews
9:2

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4286 matches the Greek πρόθεσις (prothesis),
which occurs 12 times in 12 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:4

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:4 - He went into the house of God, and he and his companions broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests are allowed to eat.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:26

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:26 - He went into the house of God (during the days when Abiathar was high priest) and broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests are allowed to eat. He also gave some to his companions.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:4 - He went into the house of God and broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests can eat. He also gave some to his companions.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 11:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:23 - When he arrived and saw this evidence of God’s blessing, he was filled with joy, and he encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 27:13

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 27:13 - When a light wind began blowing from the south, the sailors thought they could make it. So they pulled up anchor and sailed close to the shore of Crete.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 8:28

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:28 - And we know that God causes everything to work together[fn] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 9:11

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 9:11 - But before they were born, before they had done anything good or bad, she received a message from God. (This message shows that God chooses people according to his own purposes;

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:11 - Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God,[fn] for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 3:11

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 3:11 - This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 1:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:9 - For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 3:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 3:10 - But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 9:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 9:2 - There were two rooms in that Tabernacle.[fn] In the first room were a lampstand, a table, and sacred loaves of bread on the table. This room was called the Holy Place.
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