πρό-θεσις, -εως, ἡ [in LXX: Exo.40:4, 23 (עֵרֶךְ), 1Ch.9:32, al. (מַעֲרֶכֶת), 2Ch.4:19 (פָּנִים), 1Ma.1:22, 2Ma.3:8, al. ;] 1. a setting forth (Plat., Plut., al.): οἱ ἄρτοι τῆς π. (cf. LXX, ll. with, elsewhere ἄρτοι ἐνώπιοι, Exo.25:29; οἱ ἄ. τοῦ προσώπου, Neh.10:33), Mat.12:4, Mrk.2:26, Luk.6:4; ἡ π. τῶν ἄρτων, Heb.9:2. 2. a purpose (Mist., Polyb., al.; 2Mac, l.with): Act.11:23 27:13, Rom.8:28 9:11, Eph.1:11 3:11, 2Ti.1:9 3:10.† (AS)
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G4286 — πρόθεσις
prothesis · purpose · Greek
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Matthew 12:4 · προθέσεωςHe entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.Mark 2:26 · προθέσεωςDuring the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”Luke 6:4 · προθέσεωςHe entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”Acts 11:23 · προθέσειWhen he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.Acts 27:13 · προθέσεωςWhen a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete.Romans 8:28 · πρόθεσινAnd we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.Romans 9:11 · πρόθεσιςYet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,Ephesians 1:11 · πρόθεσινIn Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,Ephesians 3:11 · πρόθεσινaccording to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.2 Timothy 1:9 · πρόθεσινHe has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.2 Timothy 3:10 · προθέσει,You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,Hebrews 9:2 · πρόθεσιςA tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.