Strong's G4291 · Greek
προΐστημι
proistemi · /pro-is'-tay-mee/
Definition
from 4253 and 2476; to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise:--maintain, be over, rule.
KJV: maintain, be over, rule
Root / derivation: from 4253 and 2476
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered προΐστημι across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy4 verses
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
1 Timothy 3:5(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
1 Timothy 3:12Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
1 Timothy 5:17Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
Titus2 verses
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Titus 3:14And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. maintain: or, profess honest trades
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4291 (proistemi) mean?
from 4253 and 2476; to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise:--maintain, be over, rule.
How many times does G4291 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4291 (προΐστημι) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “maintain.”
How is proistemi translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4291 is rendered as “maintain” (2×), “rule” (2×), “ruleth” (2×), “over” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word προΐστημι come from?
from 4253 and 2476