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προΐστημι G4291

G4291 is the Greek word προΐστημι, transliterated proḯstēmi. The King James Version most often renders it rule.

Word: προΐστημιTransliteration: proḯstēmiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 8 verses

What it means

to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise.

Where it comes from

from G4253 (πρό) and G2476 (ἵστημι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

rule 2×maintain 2×ruleth 1×over 1×one that ruleth 1×ruling 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: maintain, be over, rule.

Verses using προΐστημι

All 8 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 12:8 · KJV

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 · KJV

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 · KJV

One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

1 Timothy 3:5 · KJV

(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 · KJV

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

1 Timothy 5:17 · KJV

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

Titus 3:8 · KJV

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 · KJV

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4291 mean?

G4291 is the Greek word προΐστημι (proḯstēmi), meaning to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise.

How is G4291 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it rule (2 times), maintain (2 times), ruleth (1 time), over (1 time), one that ruleth (1 time), among others.

How many times does G4291 appear in the Bible?

προΐστημι (proḯstēmi) is tagged in 8 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4291 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4253 (πρό) and G2476 (ἵστημι).

Nearby entries

G4288 · προθυμία — predisposition, i.e. alacrity G4289 · πρόθυμος — forward in spirit, i.e. predisposed; neuter…G4290 · προθύμως — with alacrity G4292 · προκαλέομαι — to call forth to oneself (challenge), i.e…G4293 · προκαταγγέλλω — to anounce beforehand, i.e. predict, promise G4294 · προκαταρτίζω — to prepare in advance

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