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. |