Strong's Lexicon prosedreuó: To attend constantly, to persist, to be devoted Original Word: προσκαρτερέω Word Origin: From πρός (pros, meaning "toward" or "in addition to") and καθεδρία (kathēdria, meaning "a sitting" or "a seat") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "prosedreuó," the concept of devotion and persistence can be seen in Hebrew words like "דָּבַק" (dabaq, Strong's H1692), meaning "to cling" or "to cleave." Usage: The verb "prosedreuó" conveys the idea of steadfastness and dedication. It implies a continuous and devoted attention to a task or duty. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe a committed and persistent adherence to prayer, teaching, or service. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of devotion and persistence was highly valued, especially in the context of religious and civic duties. The early Christian community adopted this cultural understanding, emphasizing the importance of steadfastness in faith and communal activities. The term reflects the early Christians' commitment to their faith practices, such as prayer and teaching, amidst a challenging environment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for paredreuó, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4332: προσεδρεύωπροσεδρεύω; (πρόσεδρος sitting near (cf. πρός, IV. 3)); 1. properly, to sit near ((Euripides, others)). 2. to attend assiduously: τῷ θυσιαστηρίῳ (see παρεδρεύω), 1 Corinthians 9:13 Rec.; Protevangelium Jacobi, 23, 1 (where we also find the variant παρεδρεύω); τῇ θεραπεία τοῦ Θεοῦ, Josephus, contra Apion 1, 7, 1; ταῖς φιλοπονιαις, Aristotle, pol. 8, 4, 4, p. 1338b, 25; τοῖς πραγμασι, Demosthenes, pp. 14,15 (i. e. Olynth. 1, 18); with the dative of person to be in attendance upon, not to quit one's side, Josephus, contra Apion 1, 9, 1; (cf. Demosthenes, 914, 28). From a compound of pros and the base of hedraios; to sit near, i.e. Attend as a servant -- wait at. see GREEK pros see GREEK hedraios Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 9:13 V-PPA-NMPGRK: τῷ θυσιαστηρίῳ παρεδρεύοντες τῷ θυσιαστηρίῳ KJV: the temple? and they which wait at the altar INT: at the altar attending with the altar |
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