Próthesis — G4286

G4286 · Greek — πρόθεσις

Pronunciation: proth'-es-is

Definition

feminine noun

a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God

  1. the setting forth of a thing, placing of it in view (Plato, Demosthenes, Plutarch)
  2. a purpose

Usually translated as

purpose, shewbread, shew

Origin

from G4388

Occurrences

Próthesis occurs 12 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Mark (1), Luke (1), Acts (2), Romans (2), Ephesians (2), 2 Timothy (2), Hebrews (1)

Strong's Lexicon — P