G4291 – proistemi – προΐστημι – to steward

Strong’s ID:
G4291
Greek Word:
προΐστημι
Transliteration:
proistemi
Pronunciation:
pro-is’-tay-mee
Part of Speech:
verb
Etymology:
from and
Comparables:
, to manage
Usage Count:
8
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Find “proistemi” in the Bible (New Testament)

Equip God’s People Greek Lexicon

1) to steward
2) literally: to stand before

Word Picture:

The Greek word “proistemi” literally means “to stand before.” It was used in the context of governance or leadership, often associated with ruling over a household, state, or church leadership.

Unlike other Greek words for leadership that focus solely on authority, “proistemi” emphasizes the responsibility and service that come with that leadership. It envelops the idea of nurturing and caring, as a shepherd would for their flock. It aligns with the Biblical perspective that leaders are not just figureheads, but active participants in the spiritual development of their communities.

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Strong’s Greek Lexicon

from and ; to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise:—maintain, be over, rule.

Owing to changes in the enumeration while in progress, there were no words left for numbers 2717 and 3203–3302, which were therefore silently dropped out of the vocabulary and references as redundant.

Thayer’s Greek Definitions

1) to set or place before
1a) to set over
1b) to be over, to superintend, preside over
1c) to be a protector or guardian
1c1) to give aid
1d) to care for, give attention to
1d1) profess honest occupations

Thayer’s Definitions are as edited by the Online Bible of Winterbourne, Ontario. They removed the etymology, cross-references, and Greek phrases and changed some of Thayer’s Unitarian doctrinal positions concerning the work and person of Christ.