Greek · Strong's G4286
πρόθεσις
prothesisproth'-es-is
a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention)
1890 spelling: próthesis
- π80
- ρ100
- ο70
- θ9
- ε5
- σ200
- ι10
- ς200
Isopsephy 674
Strong's Dictionary · 1890
a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God
Rendered in the KJV as
purpose, shew(-bread).
- 12occurrencesin the New Testament
- 8 of 27New Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 5inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 12 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 5
- προθέσεως4
- πρόθεσιν4
- πρόθεσις2
- προθέσει1
- προθέσει,1
How it is rendered · 6
- presentation4
- purpose3
- [the] purpose2
- [His] purpose1
- purpose,1
- with resolute purpose1
The sense the word carries at each spot: how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 4
- noun · accusative (object) · feminine singular4
- noun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singular4
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singular2
- noun · nominative (subject) · feminine singular2
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- N-ASF · 4
- N-GSF · 4
- N-DSF · 2
- N-NSF · 2
All 12, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
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Acts2 occurrences
- Acts 11:23προθέσειprotheseinoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularWhen he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.here: with resolute purpose
- Acts 27:13προθέσεωςprotheseōsnoun · genitive (“of”) · feminine singularWhen a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete.here: purpose
Romans2 occurrences
- Romans 8:28πρόθεσινprothesinnoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularAnd we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.here: [His] purpose
- Romans 9:11πρόθεσιςprothesisnoun · nominative (subject) · feminine singularYet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,here: purpose
Ephesians2 occurrences
- Ephesians 1:11πρόθεσινprothesinnoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularIn Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,here: [the] purpose
- Ephesians 3:11πρόθεσινprothesinnoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularaccording to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.here: [the] purpose
2 Timothy2 occurrences
- 2 Timothy 1:9πρόθεσινprothesinnoun · accusative (object) · feminine singularHe has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.here: purpose
- 2 Timothy 3:10προθέσει,protheseinoun · dative (“to / for”) · feminine singularYou, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,here: purpose,