προχειρίζω

procheirizōVerbG4400

to appoint

From: middle voice from G4253 (πρό) and a derivative of G5495 (χείρ);

Short Definition

to handle for oneself in advance, i.e. (figuratively) to purpose

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to put into the hand, deliver up
2.More frequently as depon., -ομαι, to take into one's hand; hence, metaphorically, to propose, determine, choose
LXX Usage: (שָׁלַח), (לָקַח), Dan LXX, A *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3

Key Passages

  • Acts 22:14
  • Acts 26:16
  • Acts 3:20

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