G4291: προΐστημι
proḯstēmi · “to set before”
Definition
to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
KJV translates it as: maintain, be over, rule
Extended definition
[in LXX: 2Ki.13:17, Pro.23:5 26:17, Isa.43:24, Amo.6:10 (no proper Heb. equiv.), Dan LXX Bel 1:7, 1Ma.5:19, 4Ma.11:27 * ;]
1. trans. in fut., 1 aor., and mid. 1 aor., to put before, set over (Plat., al.).
2. Intrans., in pf., plpf., 2 aor. and mid. Pres. and impf.;
(a) to preside, rule, govern: Rom.12:8, 1Ti.5:17; with genitive, 1Th.5:12, 1Ti.3:4-5 3:12;
(b) to direct, maintain: with genitive of thing(s), καλῶν ἔργων, Tit.3:8, 14 (on R, mg., profess honest occupations, see CGT, in l; Field, Notes, 223 f.).†
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Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4291 is translated
- leading ×1
- taking the lead ×1
- managing, ×1
- to manage ×1
- managing ×1
- already ruling ×1
- to be devoted ×1
- to devote themselves ×1
Bible verses with G4291 (proḯstēmi)
Proḯstēmi appears in 8 verses.
- Romans 12:8
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
- 1 Timothy 3:4
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 3:12
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
- 1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
- Titus 3:8
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 3:14
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.