προΐστημι
proistēmi
προ-ΐστημι
[in LXX: 2Ki.13:17, Pro.23:5 26:17, Isa.43:24, Amo.6:10 (no proper Heb. equiv.), Dan LXX Bel 1:7, 1Ma.5:19, 4Ma.11:27 * ;]
1. trans. in fut., 1 aor., and mid. 1 aor., to put before, set over (Plat., al.).
2. Intrans., in pf., plpf., 2 aor. and mid. Pres. and impf.;
(a) to preside, rule, govern: Rom.12:8, 1Ti.5:17; with genitive, 1Th.5:12, 1Ti.3:4-5 3:12;
(b) to direct, maintain: with genitive of thing(s), καλῶν ἔργων, Tit.3:8, 14 (on R, mg., profess honest occupations, see CGT, in l; Field, Notes, 223 f.).†
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Lexicon: STEPBible Tyndale House Brief Lexicons (TBESH / TBESG) (CC BY 4.0)
Translated as (BSB)
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Concordance 8 verses
- Romans 12:8 προϊστάμενος
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 προϊσταμένους
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.
- 1 Timothy 3:4 προϊστάμενον
An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
- 1 Timothy 3:5 προστῆναι
For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
- 1 Timothy 3:12 προϊστάμενοι
A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
- 1 Timothy 5:17 προεστῶτες
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
- Titus 3:8 προΐστασθαι
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
- Titus 3:14 προΐστασθαι
And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
