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πρόθεσις

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine12 occurrences8 books12 verses

Definition

πρό-θεσις, -εως, ἡ

[in LXX: Exodus 40:4, 23 (עֵרֶךְ), 1 Chronicles 9:32, al. (מַעֲרֶכֶת), 2 Chronicles 4:19 (פָּנִים), 1Ma.1.22, 2Ma.3.8, al. ;]

1. a setting forth (Plat., Plut., al.): οἱ ἄρτοι τῆς π. (cf. LXX, ll. with, elsewhere ἄρτοι ἐνώπιοι, Exodus 25:29; οἱ ἄ. τοῦ προσώπου, Nehemiah 10:33), Matthew 12:4, Mark 2:26, Luke 6:4; ἡ π. τῶν ἄρτων, Hebrews 9:2.

2. a purpose (Mist., Polyb., al.; 2Mac, l.with): Acts 11:23; 27:13, Romans 8:28; 9:11, Ephesians 1:11; 3:11, 2 Timothy 1:9; 3:10.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

12 total
  1. Matthew 12:4προθέσεως
    He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.
  2. Mark 2:26προθέσεως
    During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”
  3. Luke 6:4προθέσεως
    He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”
  4. Acts 11:23προθέσει · all their
    When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
  5. Acts 27:13προθέσεως · opportunity
    When 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.
  6. Romans 8:28πρόθεσιν · [His] purpose
    And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
  7. Romans 9:11πρόθεσις · plan
    Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,
  8. Ephesians 1:11πρόθεσιν · [the] plan
    In 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,
  9. Ephesians 3:11πρόθεσιν · purpose
    …according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
  10. 2 Timothy 1:9πρόθεσιν · purpose
    He 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.
  11. 2 Timothy 3:10προθέσει · purpose
    You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,
  12. Hebrews 9:2πρόθεσις · consecrated
    A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.