προΐστημι

proistēmiVerbG4291

to set before

From: from G4253 (πρό) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

Short Definition

to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise

Full Lexicon Entry

1.trans. in fut., 1 aor., and mid. 1 aor., to put before, set over (Plat.).
2.Intrans., in pf., plpf., 2 aor. and mid. Pres. and impf.
ato preside, rule, govern
bto direct, maintain
LXX Usage: (no proper Heb. equiv.), Dan LXX *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
4
Titus
2
1 Thessalonians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:12
  • 1 Timothy 3:4
  • 1 Timothy 3:5
  • 1 Timothy 3:12
  • 1 Timothy 5:17

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