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 times

Appears 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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