πρόθεσις
prothesisNoun (Feminine)G4286
purpose
From: from G4388 (προτίθεμαι);
Short Definition
a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God
Full Lexicon Entry
1.a setting forth (Plat., Plut.)
2.a purpose
LXX Usage: (עֵרֶךְ), (מַעֲרֶכֶת), (פָּנִים)
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
12 timesAppears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Timothy
2
Acts
2
Ephesians
2
Romans
2
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- 2 Timothy 1:9
- Acts 11:23
- Ephesians 1:11
- Hebrews 9:2
- Matthew 12:4
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