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Strong's G4238 πράσσω (prasso)

Prasso means “commit” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4238 — machazioth (“Mahazioth”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4238
Language Greek
Linked Usages 73
Books 25

Strong's G4238 Quick Answer

Strong's G4238 πράσσω (prasso) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. prasso (pras'-so) v. 1. to practice, i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually 2. (by implication) to execute, accomplish, etc. It has 73 linked Bible usages across 25 books. Visible English usage signals include due, fare, and execute. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
prasso (pras'-so) v. 1. to practice, i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually 2. (by implication) to execute, accomplish, etc.
Usage
73 linked usages
Books
25 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
due, fare, and execute

Meaning and Definition

prasso (pras'-so) v. 1. to practice, i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually 2. (by implication) to execute, accomplish, etc. 3. (specially) to collect (dues), fare (personally) {differing from G4160, which properly refers to a single act} [a primary verb] KJV: commit, deeds, do, exact, keep, require, use arts Compare: G4160

Original Word
πράσσω
Transliteration
prasso
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4238. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to do/require

Usage: πράσσω (Att.. -ττω, and so Act.17:7 Rec.; cf. M, Pr., 25, 45), [in LXX chiefly for עָשָׂה, פָּעַל ;] = Lat agere, as ποιέω (which see) = facere, __1. to do, practise, be engaged in: Act.19:19, 36, 1Co.9:17; τ. ἴδια π., to mind one's own business (τὰ ἑαυτοῦ, Soph., Plat.), 1Th.4:11; intrans., to act, Act.17:7. __2. to achieve, effect, accomplish, perform: Act.26:20, 26 Rom.7:15 9:11, 2Co.5:10, Php.4:9; νόμον (ICC, in l), Rom.2:25; of unworthy acts (for WH.

usually ποιέω in cl.), to commit, do: Luk.22:23 23:41, Jhn.3:20 5:29, Act.3:17 5:35 16:28 25:11, 25 26:9, 31, Rom.1:32 (ICC, in l), Rom.2:1-3 7:19 13:4, 1Co.5:2, 2Co.12:21, Gal.5:21. __3. to transact, manage, hence, of payment, to exact (cl.): Luk.3:13 19:23. __4. Reflexively, of state or condition, to do or fare Æsch., Hdt., al.): Eph.6:21; εὖ π. (see M, Pr., 228 f.), Act.15:29.† SYN.: see: ποιέω (AS)

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How Strong's G4238 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render prasso, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Fare Acts 15:29 due Luke 23:41 execute Romans 13:4

How Strong's G4238 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 36 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4238 (πράσσω) appears 37 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4238 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4238 in the New Testament

36 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 3:13 KJV

And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.

Luke 19:23 KJV

Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?

Luke 22:23 KJV

And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

Strong's G4238 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

20 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 31:28 Septuagint / Brenton

And I was not counted worthy to embrace my children and my daughters; now then thou hast wrought foolishly.

Joshua 1:7 Septuagint / Brenton

Be strong, therefore, and quit thyself like a man, to observe and do as Moses my servant commanded thee; and thou shalt not turn therefrom to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest be wise in whatsoever thou mayest do.

Job 5:27 Septuagint / Brenton

Behold, we have thus sought out these matters; These are what we have heard: But do thou reflect with thyself, if thou hast done anything wrong.

Strong's G4238 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

17 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 1:31 Septuagint / Brenton

Then got he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem died, and was buried in his father’s sepulcher.

1 Esdras 3:23 Septuagint / Brenton

but when they are from the wine, they remember not what they have done.

1 Esdras 4:32 Septuagint / Brenton

O ye men, how can it be but women should be strong, seeing they do thus?

Usage Excerpts

First 73 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4238.

Genesis 31:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I was not counted worthy to embrace my children and my daughters; now then thou hast wrought foolishly.
Joshua 1:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Be strong, therefore, and quit thyself like a man, to observe and do as Moses my servant commanded thee; and thou shalt not turn therefrom to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest be wise in whatsoever thou mayest do.
Job 5:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Behold, we have thus sought out these matters; These are what we have heard: But do thou reflect with thyself, if thou hast done anything wrong.
Job 7:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
If I have sinned, what shall I be able to do, O thou that understandest the mind of men? Why hast thou made me as thine accuser, And why am I a burden to thee?
Job 24:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Then is his sin brought to remembrance, And he vanishes like a vapor of dew: But let what he has done be recompensed to him, And let every unrighteous one be crushed like rotten wood.
Job 27:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But keeping fast to my righteousness I will by no means let it go: For I am not conscious to myself of having done anything amiss.
Job 34:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For he surveys the works of men, And nothing of what they do has escaped him.
Job 35:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
If thou hast sinned, what wilt thou do? And if too thou hast transgressed much, what canst thou perform?
Job 36:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But take heed lest thou do that which is wrong: For of this thou hast made choice because of poverty.
Job 36:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And who is he that examines his works? Or who can say, He has wrought injustice?
Proverbs 10:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.
Proverbs 13:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But they that are judges of themselves are wise.
Proverbs 13:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But the fool displays his own mischief.
Proverbs 14:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A passionate man acts inconsiderately; But a sensible man bears up under many things.
Proverbs 21:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Destruction shall lodge with the ungodly; For they refuse to do justly.
Proverbs 30:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Such is the way of an adulterous woman, who having washed herself from what she has done, says she has done nothing * amiss.
Proverbs 32:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Proverbs 33:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Isaiah 57:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou hast wearied thyself with thy many ways; yet thou saidst not, I will cease to strengthen myself: for thou hast done these things; therefore thou hast not supplicated me.
Daniel 11:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And there shall arise out of his root one that shall cause a plant of the kingdom to pass over his place, earning kingly glory: and yet in those days shall he be broken, yet not openly, nor in war.
Luke 3:13 New Testament, KJV
And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.
Luke 19:23 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?
Luke 22:23 New Testament, KJV
And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
Luke 23:15 New Testament, KJV
No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.
Luke 23:41 New Testament, KJV
And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
John 3:20 New Testament, KJV
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
John 5:29 New Testament, KJV
And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.
Acts 3:17 New Testament, KJV
And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.
Acts 5:35 New Testament, KJV
And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
Acts 15:29 New Testament, KJV
That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
Acts 16:28 New Testament, KJV
But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
Acts 17:7 New Testament, KJV
Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
Acts 19:19 New Testament, KJV
Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
Acts 19:36 New Testament, KJV
Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.
Acts 25:11 New Testament, KJV
For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar.
Acts 25:25 New Testament, KJV
But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.
Acts 26:9 New Testament, KJV
I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Acts 26:20 New Testament, KJV
But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
Acts 26:26 New Testament, KJV
For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
Acts 26:31 New Testament, KJV
And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying, This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
Romans 1:32 New Testament, KJV
Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
Romans 2:1 New Testament, KJV
Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Romans 2:2 New Testament, KJV
But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
Romans 2:3 New Testament, KJV
And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?
Romans 2:25 New Testament, KJV
For circumcision verily profiteth, if thou keep the law: but if thou be a breaker of the law, thy circumcision is made uncircumcision.
Romans 7:15 New Testament, KJV
For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
Romans 7:19 New Testament, KJV
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Romans 9:11 New Testament, KJV
(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
Romans 13:4 New Testament, KJV
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
1 Corinthians 9:17 New Testament, KJV
For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.
2 Corinthians 5:10 New Testament, KJV
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
2 Corinthians 12:21 New Testament, KJV
And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.
Galatians 5:21 New Testament, KJV
Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Ephesians 6:21 New Testament, KJV
But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
Philippians 4:9 New Testament, KJV
Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
1 Thessalonians 4:11 New Testament, KJV
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
1 Esdras 1:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then got he up upon his second chariot; and being brought back to Jerusalem died, and was buried in his father’s sepulcher.
1 Esdras 3:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
but when they are from the wine, they remember not what they have done.
1 Esdras 4:32 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O ye men, how can it be but women should be strong, seeing they do thus?
1 Maccabees 10:35 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Also no man shall have authority to meddle with them, or to molest any of them in any matter.
2 Maccabees 6:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
that in so doing he might be delivered from death, and for the old friendship with them find favor.
2 Maccabees 9:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Antiochus, king and governor, to the good Jews his citizens wisheth much joy, health, and prosperity:
2 Maccabees 12:43 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And when he had made a gathering throughout the company to the sum of two thousand drachmas of silver, he sent it to Jerusalem to offer a sin offering, doing therein very well and honestly, in that he was mindful of the resurrection:
2 Maccabees 14:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now Nicanor abode in Jerusalem, and did no hurt, but sent away the people that came flocking unto him.
3 Maccabees 2:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
It is thou, the Creator of all, the Lord of the universe, who art a righteous Governor, and judgest all who act with pride and insolence.
4 Maccabees 3:20 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For at a time when our fathers were in possession of undisturbed peace through obedience to the law, and were prosperous, so that Seleucus Nicanor, the king of Asia, both assigned them money for divine service, and accepted their form of government,
Wisdom of Solomon 12:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Whom thou hatedst for doing Most odious works of witchcrafts, and wicked sacrifices;
Wisdom of Solomon 14:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For that which is made shall be punished together with him that made it.
Wisdom of Sirach 10:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Bear not hatred to thy neighbor for every wrong; And do nothing at all by injurious practices.
Daniel 1:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Daniel 1:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Book 151 1:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Book 151 1:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4238, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Joshua 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 8 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 8 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 5 usages, New Testament
John 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 13 usages, New Testament
Romans 9 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Ephesians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Daniel 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Book 151 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G4238 FAQ

What does prasso (πράσσω) mean?

Prasso (Strong's G4238) is a Greek word most simply glossed "commit". prasso (pras'-so) v. 1. to practice, i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually 2. (by implication) to execute, accomplish, etc.

How many times is prasso (πράσσω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 73 linked usages for Strong's G4238 across 25 books.

Where can I study prasso (πράσσω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4238 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate prasso (πράσσω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as due, fare, and execute. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4238 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 20 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 17 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4238, with linked reader references where each row is available.