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προτίθεμαι G4388
G4388 is the Greek word προτίθεμαι, transliterated protíthemai. The King James Version most often renders it purposed.
What it means
to place before, i.e. (for oneself) to exhibit; (to oneself) to propose (determine).
Where it comes from
middle voice from G4253 (πρό) and G5087 (τίθημι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: purpose, set forth.
Verses using προτίθεμαι
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 1:13 · KJV
Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
Romans 3:25 · KJV
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
Ephesians 1:9 · KJV
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Common questions
What does Strong's G4388 mean?
G4388 is the Greek word προτίθεμαι (protíthemai), meaning to place before, i.e. (for oneself) to exhibit; (to oneself) to propose (determine).
How is G4388 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it purposed (2 times), set forth (1 time).
How many times does G4388 appear in the Bible?
προτίθεμαι (protíthemai) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4388 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice from G4253 (πρό) and G5087 (τίθημι).
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