GreekG4255Verb
προαιρέω
proaireō
“to predetermine”
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G4255Strong's #
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Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to choose for oneself before another thing (prefer), i.e. (by implication) to propose (intend)
from G4253 (πρό) and G138 (αἱρέομαι);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to bring forth or forward. Most frequently in mid., to take by choice, prefer, propose.
LXX: for חָשַׁק, etc.
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
προαιρέω appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
2 Corinthians
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Key Passages
2 Corinthians 9:7BSB
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
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