Proairéomai — G4255

Definition

verb

to choose for oneself before another thing (prefer), i.e. (by implication) to propose (intend)

1. to purpose

Usually translated as

purpose

Origin

from G4253 and G138

• pró (G4253)
• hairéomai (G138)

Occurrences

Proairéomai occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Corinthians (1)

• 2 Corinthians 9:7 — Every man according as he purposeth (προαιρειται) in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.