προνοέω

pronoeōto care forHow to read Greek
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Definition

προ-μοέω, -ῶ and depon. -έομαι, οῦμαι,

[in LXX: Dan LXX 11:37 (בִּין), Wis.6.7, al. ;]

1. to foresee.

2. to provide (RV, take thought for): with accusative of thing(s), καλά, Romans 12:17 (-ούμενοι), 2 Corinthians 8:21 (-οῦμεν).

3. to provide for (before περί, Wis, l.with): with genitive of person(s), 1 Timothy 5:8 (-εῖ, WH, mg., -εῖται).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

3 total
  1. Romans 12:17προνοούμενοι · Carefully consider
    Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
  2. 2 Corinthians 8:21προνοοῦμεν · we are taking great care to do
    For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:8προνοεῖ · does not provide for
    If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.