Strong’s G4286

πρόθεσις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

prothesis

Pronunciation

PRO-thes-is

Definition

Purpose, setting forth, plan, intention

Meaning

a setting forth, the show-bread; predetermination, purpose.

Usage

In the New Testament, "prothesis" primarily refers to a deliberate plan or purpose. It conveys the idea of something that is set forth or displayed, often in the context of God's divine purpose or plan. The term is used to describe both human intentions and God's sovereign purposes.

Bible references

Matthew 12:4;Mark 2:26;Luke 6:4;Acts 11:23;Acts 27:13;Romans 8:28;Romans 9:11;Ephesians 1:11;Ephesians 3:11;2 Timothy 1:9;2 Timothy 3:10;Hebrews 9:2