Strongs Number: G4291
- Greek Word
- προΐστημι
- Transliteration
- proistēmi
- Phonetic
- pro-is'-tay-mee
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to stand before that is (in rank) to preside or (by implication) to practise
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to set or place before
a. to set over
b. to be over, to superintend, preside over
c. to be a protector or guardian
1. to give aid
d. to care for, give attention to
1. profess honest occupations
- Origin
- From G4253 and G2476
- Bible Usage
- maintain be over rule.