Strong's G4286 · Greek
πρόθεσις
prothesis · /proth'-es-is/
Definition
from 4388; a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God:--purpose, shew(-bread).
KJV: purpose, shew(-bread)
Root / derivation: from 4388
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πρόθεσις across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
Romans2 verses
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 9:11(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
Ephesians2 verses
2 Timothy2 verses
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
2 Timothy 3:10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, fully: or, been a diligent follower of
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4286 (prothesis) mean?
from 4388; a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God:--purpose, shew(-bread).
How many times does G4286 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4286 (πρόθεσις) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “purpose.”
How is prothesis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4286 is rendered as “purpose” (8×), “shewbread” (1×).
Where does the Greek word πρόθεσις come from?
from 4388