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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, (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); 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.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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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.

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:4 - how he entered the house of God, and they ate the [fn]consecrated G4286 bread, which was not lawful for him to eat nor for those with him, but for the priests alone?
Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:26 - how he entered the house of God in the [fn]time of Abiathar the high priest, and ate the [fn]consecrated G4286 bread, which is not lawful for anyone to eat except the priests, and he also gave it to those who were with him?”
Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:4 - how he entered the house of God, and took and ate the [fn]consecrated G4286 bread, which is not lawful for anyone to eat except the priests alone, and gave it to his companions?”
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 11:23 - Then when he arrived and [fn]witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with [fn]resolute G4286 heart to remain true to the Lord;
Unchecked Copy BoxAct 27:13 -

[fn]When a moderate south wind came up, thinking that they had attained their purpose G4286, they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete, closer to shore.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 8:28 -

And we know that [fn]God [fn]causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose G4286.

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 9:11 - for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that God’s purpose G4286 according to His choice would [fn]stand, not [fn]because of works but [fn]because of Him who calls,
Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:11 - [fn]In Him we also have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose G4286 of Him who works all things in accordance with the plan of His will,
Unchecked Copy BoxEph 3:11 - This was in accordance with the [fn]eternal purpose G4286 which He [fn]carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 1:9 - who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose G4286 and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,
Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 3:10 -

Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose G4286, faith, patience, love, [fn]perseverance,

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 9:2 - For a [fn]tabernacle was equipped, the [fn]outer sanctuary, in which were the lampstand, the table, and the [fn]sacred G4286 bread; this is called the Holy Place.
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