Prókeimai — G4295

Definition

verb

to lie before the view, i.e. (figuratively) to be present (to the mind), to stand forth (as an example or reward)

1. properly, to lie or be placed before (a person or thing), or in front (often so in Greek writings)
2. to be set before, i. e., a. to be placed before the eyes, to lie in sight
1. equivalent to to be appointed, destined
2. to be there, be present, be at hand (so that it can become actual or available)

Usually translated as

be first, set before

Origin

from G4253 and G2749

• pró (G4253)
• keîmai (G2749)

Occurrences

Prókeimai occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Corinthians (1), Hebrews (3), Jude (1)

• 2 Corinthians 8:12 — For if there be first (πρόκειται) a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
• Hebrews 6:18 — That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before (προκειμένης) us:
• Hebrews 12:1 — Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before (προκείμενον) us,
• Hebrews 12:2 — Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before (προκειμένης) him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
• Jude 1:7 — Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth (πρόκεινται) for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.