Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4286

Strong's G4286 · Greek

πρόθεσις

prothesis · /proth'-es-is/

Number
G4286
Language
Greek
Original word
πρόθεσις
Transliteration
prothesis
Pronunciation
proth'-es-is
KJV occurrences
9 verses

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.

purpose8×
shewbread1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Acts2 verses
Romans2 verses
Ephesians2 verses
2 Timothy2 verses
Hebrews1 verse

Topics that use this word

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