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Strong's G4306 προνοέω (pronoeo)

pronoeo - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4306 — matar (“rain”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G4306
Language Greek
Linked Usages 10
Books 9

Strong's G4306 Quick Answer

Strong's G4306 προνοέω (pronoeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. pronoeo (pron-o-eh'-o) v. 1. to consider in advance, i.e. look out for beforehand 2. (actively) by way of maintenance for others It has 10 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include things, sight, lord, men, and these. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
pronoeo (pron-o-eh'-o) v. 1. to consider in advance, i.e. look out for beforehand 2. (actively) by way of maintenance for others
Usage
10 linked usages
Books
9 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
things, sight, lord, men, and these

Meaning and Definition

pronoeo (pron-o-eh'-o) v. 1. to consider in advance, i.e. look out for beforehand 2. (actively) by way of maintenance for others 3. (middle voice) by way of circumspection for oneself [from G4253 and G3539] KJV: provide (for) Root(s): G4253, G3539

Original Word
προνοέω
Transliteration
pronoeo
Derivation
Root: νοιέω R1: 4253 R2: 3539
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4306. 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 care for

Usage: προ-μοέω, -ῶ and depon. -έομαι, οῦμαι, [in LXX: Dan LXX 11:37 (בִּין), Wis.6:7, al. ;] __1. to foresee. __2. to provide (RV, take thought for): with accusative of thing(s), καλά, Rom.12:17 (-ούμενοι), 2Co.8:21 (-οῦμεν). __3. to provide for (before περί, Wis, l.with): with genitive of person(s), 1Ti.5:8 (-εῖ, WH, mg., -εῖται).† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

things sight lord men these provide honest man shalt evil any own

How Strong's G4306 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 6 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 G4306 (προνοέω) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4306 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 G4306 in the New Testament

3 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 12:17 KJV

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

2 Corinthians 8:21 KJV

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

1 Timothy 5:8 KJV

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

Strong's G4306 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 3:4 Septuagint / Brenton

So shalt thou find favor: and do thou provide things honest In the sight of the Lord, and of men.

Strong's G4306 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

6 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 2:24 Septuagint / Brenton

Wherefore now we do declare unto thee, O lord the king, that if this city be built again, and the walls thereof set up anew, thou shalt from henceforth have no passage into Coelesyria and Phoenicia.

2 Maccabees 14:9 Septuagint / Brenton

Wherefore, O king, seeing thou knowest all these things, be careful for the country, and our nation, which is pressed on every side, according to the clemency that thou readily showest unto all.

3 Maccabees 3:24 Septuagint / Brenton

Having then, received certain proofs that these Jews bear us every sort of ill-will, we must look forward to the possibility of some sudden tumult among ourselves, when these impious men may turn traitors and barbarous enemies.

Usage Excerpts

First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4306.

Proverbs 3:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So shalt thou find favor: and do thou provide things honest In the sight of the Lord, and of men.
Romans 12:17 New Testament, KJV
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
2 Corinthians 8:21 New Testament, KJV
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
1 Timothy 5:8 New Testament, KJV
But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
1 Esdras 2:24 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore now we do declare unto thee, O lord the king, that if this city be built again, and the walls thereof set up anew, thou shalt from henceforth have no passage into Coelesyria and Phoenicia.
2 Maccabees 14:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Wherefore, O king, seeing thou knowest all these things, be careful for the country, and our nation, which is pressed on every side, according to the clemency that thou readily showest unto all.
3 Maccabees 3:24 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Having then, received certain proofs that these Jews bear us every sort of ill-will, we must look forward to the possibility of some sudden tumult among ourselves, when these impious men may turn traitors and barbarous enemies.
4 Maccabees 7:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But they who have meditated upon religion with their whole heart, these alone can master the passions of the flesh:
Wisdom of Solomon 6:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For he which is Lord over all shall fear no man’s person, Neither shall he stand in awe of any man’s greatness: For he hath made the small and great, And careth for all alike.
Wisdom of Solomon 13:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For he provided for it that it might not fall, Knowing that it was unable to help itself; For it is an image, and hath need of help.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4306, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G4306 FAQ

What does pronoeo (προνοέω) mean?

Strong's G4306 is a Greek entry for G4306 προνοέω (pronoeo). pronoeo (pron-o-eh'-o) v. 1. to consider in advance, i.e. look out for beforehand 2. (actively) by way of maintenance for others

How many times is pronoeo (προνοέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G4306 across 9 books.

Where can I study pronoeo (προνοέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4306 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate pronoeo (προνοέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as things, sight, lord, men, these, and provide. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4306 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 6 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G4306, with linked reader references where each row is available.