προΐστημιproḯstēmi
to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
Greek (New Testament) · G4291
Meanings
1. transitive in future, 1 aorist, and middle 1 aorist, to put before, set over.
2. Intrans., in perfect, plpf., 2 aorist and middle present and imperfect
(a) to preside, rule, govern: Romans 12:8, 1 Timothy 5:17; with genitive, 1 Thessalonians 5:12, 1 Timothy 3:4, 1 Timothy 3:5, 1 Timothy 3:12
(b) to direct, maintain: with genitive of thing, καλῶν ἔργων, Titus 3:8, Titus 3:14.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 8 times in the Bible.
- Romans 12:8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.
- 1 Timothy 3:4 He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.
- 1 Timothy 3:5 For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?
- 1 Timothy 3:12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.
- 1 Timothy 5:17 Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.