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 timesAppears 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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