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prothesis G4286

πρόθεσις (prothesis) means “purpose” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

πρόθεσις Greek · G4286 12 tagged occurrences in 12 verses

Pronunciation guide: proth'-es-is Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G4286

πρόθεσις · prothesis · purpose

πρό-θεσις, -εως, ἡ [in LXX: Exo.40:4, 23 (עֵרֶךְ), 1Ch.9:32, al. (מַעֲרֶכֶת), 2Ch.4:19 (פָּנִים), 1Ma.1:22, 2Ma.3:8, al. ;] 1. a setting forth (Plat., Plut., al.): οἱ ἄρτοι τῆς π. (cf. LXX, ll. with, elsewhere ἄρτοι ἐνώπιοι, Exo.25:29; οἱ ἄ. τοῦ προσώπου, Neh.10:33), Mat.12:4, Mrk.2:26, Luk.6:4; ἡ π. τῶν ἄρτων, Heb.9:2. 2. a purpose (Mist., Polyb., al.; 2Mac, l.with): Act.11:23 27:13, Rom.8:28 9:11, Eph.1:11 3:11, 2Ti.1:9 3:10.† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

a setting forth, the show-bread; predetermination, purpose.

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How translators render G4286

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
purpose 3
all their 1
consecrated 1
his purpose 1
opportunity 1
plan 1
the plan 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
purpose 5
the shewbread 3
the purpose 2
and 1
that with purpose 1

Verses containing G4286

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  1. Matthew 12:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.

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  2. Mark 2:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”

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  3. Luke 6:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”

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  4. Acts 11:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

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  5. Acts 27:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete.

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  6. Romans 8:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

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  7. Romans 9:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

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  8. Ephesians 1:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,

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  9. Ephesians 3:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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  10. 2 Timothy 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

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  11. 2 Timothy 3:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,

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  12. Hebrews 9:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.

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Sources and text

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