4255. proaireó

Lexicon

proaireó: To choose beforehand, to prefer, to purpose

Original Word: προαιρέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: proaireó
Pronunciation: pro-ah-ee-REH-o
Phonetic Spelling: (pro-ahee-reh'-om-ahee)
Definition: To choose beforehand, to prefer, to purpose
Meaning: I propose; mid: I propose to myself, purpose.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

purpose.

From pro and haireomai; to choose for oneself before another thing (prefer), i.e. (by implication) to propose (intend) -- purpose.

see GREEK pro

see GREEK haireomai

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from pro and haireó
Definition
to bring forth or forward
NASB Translation
purposed (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4255: προαιρέω

προαιρέω, προαίρω: by prose writings from Herodotus (rather, from Thucydides 8, 90 at the end (in poetry, from Aristophanes Thesm. 419)) down, to bring forward, bring forth from one's stores; middle to bring forth for oneself, to choose for oneself before another i. e. to prefer; to purpose: καθώς προαιρεῖται (L T Tr WH the perfect προῄρηται) τῇ καρδία, 2 Corinthians 9:7.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From πρό (pro, "before") and αἱρέω (haireō, "to choose" or "to take")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for προαιρέω, similar concepts of choosing or deciding with intention can be found in Hebrew words such as בָּחַר (bachar, Strong's 977), meaning "to choose" or "to select," and יָעַץ (ya'ats, Strong's 3289), meaning "to advise" or "to deliberate." These Hebrew terms also convey the idea of making a deliberate choice or decision, often with a sense of purpose or preference.

Usage: The term προαιρέω is used in the context of making a deliberate choice or decision, often implying a preference or intention that is determined in advance.

Context: The Greek verb προαιρέω (proaireō) is a compound word that combines the preposition πρό (pro), meaning "before," with the verb αἱρέω (haireō), meaning "to choose" or "to take." This construction conveys the idea of making a choice or decision ahead of time, often with a sense of purpose or intention.

In the New Testament, προαιρέω is used to describe the act of choosing or preferring something with forethought. It implies a deliberate and considered decision, often reflecting a person's values or priorities. This term can be found in contexts where individuals or groups make decisions that align with their beliefs or goals.

For example, in 2 Corinthians 9:7 (BSB), the concept of προαιρέω is reflected in the encouragement for each person to give "as he has decided in his heart," emphasizing the importance of intentional and heartfelt decision-making in the act of giving.

The use of προαιρέω underscores the biblical principle of intentionality in one's actions and decisions. It highlights the importance of aligning one's choices with a thoughtful and purposeful approach, often in accordance with divine guidance or moral conviction.

Forms and Transliterations

προαιρείται προαιρούνται προείλετο προελέσθαι προηρηται προῄρηται proḗiretai proḗirētai proeretai proērētai

Englishman's Concordance

2 Corinthians 9:7 V-RIM-3S
GRK: ἕκαστος καθὼς προῄρηται τῇ καρδίᾳ
NAS: [must do] just as he has purposed in his heart,
KJV: according as he purposeth in his heart,
INT: each as he purposes in the heart

Strong's Greek 4255
1 Occurrence

προῄρηται — 1 Occ.