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.).† (AS)
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G4291 — προΐστημι
proistēmi · to set before · Greek
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Romans 12:8 · προϊστάμενοςor he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.1 Thessalonians 5:12 · προϊσταμένουςBut we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;1 Timothy 3:4 · προϊστάμενον,one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;1 Timothy 3:5 · προστῆναι(but if a man knoweth not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)1 Timothy 3:12 · προϊστάμενοιLet deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.1 Timothy 5:17 · προεστῶτεςLet the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.Titus 3:8 · προΐστασθαιFaithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:Titus 3:14 · προΐστασθαιAnd let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.