Greek word study
προΐστημι G4291
- Transliteration
- proḯstēmi
- KJV glosses
- maintain, be over, rule
Lexical summary
to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information