G4286

πρόθεσις

prothesis

Appears in 8 Bible verses

Strong's Definition

a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention) specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed beforeGod &#8212 purpose, shew(-bread).

Detailed Meaning

a setting forth of a thing, placing of it in view, the shewbread, twelve loaves of wheaten bread, corresponding to the number of the tribes of Israel, which loaves were offered to God every Sabbath, and separated into two rows, lay for seven days upon a table placed in the sanctuary or front portion of the tabernacle, and afterwards of the temple, a purpose

Part of Speech

feminine noun

KJV Translation Counts

purpose(8x)

Related Words

G4388 | προτίθημι | purpose, set forth