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Strong's G4291 προΐστημι (proistemi)

Proistemi means “stand before” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4291 — meta (“come”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4291
Language Greek
Linked Usages 15
Books 10

Strong's G4291 Quick Answer

Strong's G4291 προΐστημι (proistemi) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. proistemi (pro-is"'-tay-mee) v. 1. to stand before 2. (in rank) to preside It has 15 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include rule, maintain, and over. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
proistemi (pro-is"'-tay-mee) v. 1. to stand before 2. (in rank) to preside
Usage
15 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
rule, maintain, and over

Meaning and Definition

proistemi (pro-is"'-tay-mee) v. 1. to stand before 2. (in rank) to preside 3. (by implication) to practise [from G4253 and G2476] KJV: maintain, be over, rule Root(s): G4253, G2476

Original Word
προΐστημι
Transliteration
proistemi
Derivation
Root: ἵστημι R1: 4253 R2: 2476
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4291. 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 set before

Usage: προ-ΐστημι [in LXX: 2Ki.13:17, Pro.23:5 26:17, Isa.43:24, Amo.6:10 (no proper Heb. equiv.), Dan LXX Bel 1:7, 1Ma.5:19, 4Ma.11:27 * ;] __1. trans. in fut., 1 aor., and mid. 1 aor., to put before, set over (Plat., al.). __2. Intrans., in pf., plpf., 2 aor. and mid. Pres. and impf.; __(a) to preside, rule, govern: Rom.12:8, 1Ti.5:17; with genitive, 1Th.5:12, 1Ti.3:4-5 3:12; __(b) to direct, maintain: with genitive of thing(s), καλῶν ἔργων, Tit.3:8, 14 (on R, mg., profess honest occupations, see CGT, in l;

Field, Notes, 223 f.).† (AS)

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How Strong's G4291 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render proistemi, 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.

maintain Titus 3:8 2× rule 1 Timothy 3:5 2× over 1 Thessalonians 5:12

How Strong's G4291 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 8 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 G4291 (προΐστημι) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4291 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 G4291 in the New Testament

8 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 12:8 KJV

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 KJV

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

1 Timothy 3:4 KJV

One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

Strong's G4291 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Kingdoms 13:17 Septuagint / Brenton

And he called his servant who had charge of the house, and said to him, Put now this woman out from me, and shut the door after her.

Proverbs 23:5 Septuagint / Brenton

If thou shouldest fix thine eye upon him, he will disappear; For wings like an eagle’s are prepared for him, And he returns to the house of his master.

Strong's G4291 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Maccabees 5:19 Septuagint / Brenton

Unto whom he gave commandment, saying, Take ye the charge of this people, and see that ye make not war against the heathen until the time that we come again.

4 Maccabees 11:27 Septuagint / Brenton

For the guards not of a tyrant but of a divine law are our defenders: through this we keep our reasoning unconquered.

Usage Excerpts

First 15 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4291.

2 Kingdoms 13:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he called his servant who had charge of the house, and said to him, Put now this woman out from me, and shut the door after her.
Proverbs 23:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
If thou shouldest fix thine eye upon him, he will disappear; For wings like an eagle’s are prepared for him, And he returns to the house of his master.
Proverbs 33:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Isaiah 43:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Neither hast thou purchased for me victims for silver, neither have I desired the fat of thy sacrifices: but thou didst stand before me in thy sins, and in thine iniquities.
Amos 6:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But a remnant shall be left behind, and their relations shall take them, and shall strenuously endeavor to carry forth their bones from the house: and one shall say to the heads of the house, Is there yet anyone else with thee? And he shall say, No one else. And the other shall say, Be silent, that thou name not the name of the Lord.
Romans 12:8 New Testament, KJV
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Thessalonians 5:12 New Testament, KJV
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
1 Timothy 3:4 New Testament, KJV
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
1 Timothy 3:5 New Testament, KJV
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
1 Timothy 3:12 New Testament, KJV
Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
1 Timothy 5:17 New Testament, KJV
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
Titus 3:8 New Testament, KJV
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 good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Titus 3:14 New Testament, KJV
And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
1 Maccabees 5:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Unto whom he gave commandment, saying, Take ye the charge of this people, and see that ye make not war against the heathen until the time that we come again.
4 Maccabees 11:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For the guards not of a tyrant but of a divine law are our defenders: through this we keep our reasoning unconquered.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4291, grouped by book.

2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 13:17
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 23:5 Proverbs 33:17
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 43:24
Amos 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Amos 6:10
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 12:8
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 5:12
1 Timothy 4 usages, New Testament
1 Timothy 3:4 1 Timothy 3:5 1 Timothy 3:12 1 Timothy 5:17
Titus 2 usages, New Testament
Titus 3:8 Titus 3:14
1 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Maccabees 5:19
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 11:27

Strong's G4291 FAQ

What does proistemi (προΐστημι) mean?

Proistemi (Strong's G4291) is a Greek word most simply glossed "stand before". proistemi (pro-is"'-tay-mee) v. 1. to stand before 2. (in rank) to preside

How many times is proistemi (προΐστημι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 15 linked usages for Strong's G4291 across 10 books.

Where can I study proistemi (προΐστημι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4291 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate proistemi (προΐστημι)?

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

Does Strong's G4291 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4291, with linked reader references where each row is available.