Strong's Lexicon prothesis: Purpose, setting forth, plan, intention Original Word: πρόθεσις Word Origin: From the Greek verb τίθημι (tithēmi), meaning "to place" or "to set." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "prothesis" is מַחֲשָׁבָה (machashabah), meaning "thought" or "plan," as seen in passages like Jeremiah 29:11. Usage: In the New Testament, "prothesis" primarily refers to a deliberate plan or purpose. It conveys the idea of something that is set forth or displayed, often in the context of God's divine purpose or plan. The term is used to describe both human intentions and God's sovereign purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "prothesis" could refer to the act of setting something before others, such as a public display or a presentation. In the context of the Jewish temple, it was used to describe the "showbread" (bread of the Presence) that was placed before God as a continual offering. This bread symbolized God's provision and presence among His people. HELPS Word-studies 4286 próthesis (from 4253 /pró, "before" and 5087 /títhēmi, "purposefully set forth") – properly, providence – literally, "a setting forth in advance for a specific purpose ("God's pre-thesis"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom protithémi Definition a setting forth, i.e. fig. proposal, spec. the showbread, sacred (bread) NASB Translation consecrated (3), purpose (7), resolute (1), sacred (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4286: πρόθεσιςπρόθεσις, προθέσεως, ἡ (προτίθημι); 1. the setting forth of a thing, placing of it in view (Plato, Demosthenes, Plutarch); οἱ ἄρτοι τῆς προθέσεως (Vulg.panes propositionis), the showbread, the Sept. for הַפָנִים לֶחֶם (Exodus 35:13; Exodus 39:18 ( 2. a purpose (2 Macc. 3:8; (Aristotle), Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch): Acts 27:13; Romans 8:28; Romans 9:11; Ephesians 1:11; Ephesians 3:11; 2 Timothy 1:9; 2 Timothy 3:10; τῇ προθέσει τῆς καρδίας, with purpose of heart, Acts 11:23. From protithemai; a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God -- purpose, shew(-bread). see GREEK protithemai Englishman's Concordance Matthew 12:4 N-GFSGRK: ἄρτους τῆς προθέσεως ἔφαγον ὃ NAS: and they ate the consecrated bread, INT: loaves of the presentation he ate which Mark 2:26 N-GFS Luke 6:4 N-GFS Acts 11:23 N-DFS Acts 27:13 N-GFS Romans 8:28 N-AFS Romans 9:11 N-NFS Ephesians 1:11 N-AFS Ephesians 3:11 N-AFS 2 Timothy 1:9 N-AFS 2 Timothy 3:10 N-DFS Hebrews 9:2 N-NFS Strong's Greek 4286 |
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