G4255: προαιρέομαι
proairéomai · “to predetermine”
Definition
to choose for oneself before another thing (prefer), i.e. (by implication) to propose (intend)
KJV translates it as: purpose
Extended definition
προ-αιρέω, -ῶ
[in LXX: for חָשַׁק, etc. ;]
to bring forth or forward. Most frequently in mid., to take by choice, prefer, propose: 2Co.9:7.†
(AS)
[in LXX: for חָשַׁק, etc. ;]
to bring forth or forward. Most frequently in mid., to take by choice, prefer, propose: 2Co.9:7.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4255 is translated
- he himself has purposed ×1
Bible verses with G4255 (proairéomai)
Proairéomai appears in 1 verse.
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.