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προαιρέομαι G4255

G4255 is the Greek word προαιρέομαι, transliterated proairéomai. The King James Version most often renders it purposeth.

Word: προαιρέομαιTransliteration: proairéomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to choose for oneself before another thing (prefer), i.e. (by implication) to propose (intend).

Where it comes from

from G4253 (πρό) and G138 (αἱρέομαι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

purposeth 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: purpose.

Verses using προαιρέομαι

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 9:7 · KJV

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4255 mean?

G4255 is the Greek word προαιρέομαι (proairéomai), meaning to choose for oneself before another thing (prefer), i.e. (by implication) to propose (intend).

How is G4255 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it purposeth (1 time).

How many times does G4255 appear in the Bible?

προαιρέομαι (proairéomai) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4255 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4253 (πρό) and G138 (αἱρέομαι).

Nearby entries

G4252 · Πρίσκιλλα — Priscilla (i.e. little Prisca), a Christian woman G4253 · πρό — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior…G4254 · προάγω — to lead forward (magisterially)…G4256 · προαιτιάομαι — to accuse already, i.e. previously charge G4257 · προακούω — to hear already,i.e. anticipate G4258 · προαμαρτάνω — to sin previously (to conversion)

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