Proḯstēmi — G4291

Definition

verb

to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise

1. in the transitive tenses to set or place before
2. in the perfect pluperfect and 2 aorist active and in the present and imperfect middle a. to be over, to superintend, preside over (A. V. rule)
1. to be a protector or guardian
2. to care for, give attention to

Usually translated as

maintain, rule, be over

Origin

from G4253 and G2476

• pró (G4253)
• hístēmi (G2476)

Occurrences

Proḯstēmi occurs 8 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 1 Timothy (4), Titus (2)

• Romans 12:8 — Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth (προϊστάμενος), with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:12 — And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over (προϊσταμένους) you in the Lord, and admonish you;
• 1 Timothy 3:4 — One that ruleth (προϊστάμενον) well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
• 1 Timothy 3:5 — (For if a man know not how to rule (προστῆναι) his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
• 1 Timothy 3:12 — Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling (προϊστάμενοι) their children and their own houses well.
• 1 Timothy 5:17 — Let the elders that rule (προεστῶτες) well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
• Titus 3:8 — This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain (προΐστασθαι) good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
• Titus 3:14 — And let ours also learn to maintain (προΐστασθαι) good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.