Log inStart 7-Day Trial
GreekG4291Verb

προΐστημι

proistēmi

8Occurrences
G4291Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

from G4253 (πρό) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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.
(a)to preside, rule, govern
(b)to direct, maintain
LXX: (no proper Heb. equiv.), Dan LXX *

Go beyond grammar.

See how this word works across context, usage, and meaning with AI-assisted word study built for serious Bible study.

Context-aware insightsOriginal language depthFast, practical workflow
Try Lumenology for Free

Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

προΐστημι appears 8 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

1 Timothy
4
Titus
2
1 Thessalonians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

1 Thessalonians 5:12BSB

But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

1 Timothy 3:4BSB

An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.

1 Timothy 3:5BSB

For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?

1 Timothy 3:12BSB

A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

1 Timothy 5:17BSB

Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.