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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 MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:4

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:4 - how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 2:26

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:26 - how he entered the house of God, when Abi'athar was high priest, and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those who were with him?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:4 - how he entered the house of God, and took and ate the bread of the Presence, which it is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those with him?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 11:23

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:23 - When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad; and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose;

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 27:13

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 27:13 - And when the south wind blew gently, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close inshore.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 8:28

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:28 - We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 9:11

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 9:11 - though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad, in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of his call,

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:11 - In him, according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will,

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 3:11

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 3:11 - This was according to the eternal purpose which he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 1:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:9 - who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not in virtue of our works but in virtue of his own purpose and the grace which he gave us in Christ Jesus ages ago,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 3:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 3:10 - Now you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 9:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 9:2 - For a tent was prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence; it is called the Holy Place.
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