G4286Greekprothéseōs

προθέσεως

a setting forth, i.e., (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the temple) as exposed before god

12
Total Occurrences
8
Books
0
Old Testament
12
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1a setting forth of a thing, placing of it in view, the shewbread
  • 2twelve loaves of wheaten bread, corresponding to the number of the tribes of israel, which loaves were offered to god every sabbath, and separated into two rows, lay for seven days upon a table placed in the sanctuary or front portion of the tabernacle, and afterwards of the temple
  • 3a purpose

Etymology & Derivation

from g4388

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