Word: proqesij

Pronounce: proth'-es-is

Strongs Number: G4286

Orig: from 4388; a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention); specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before God:--purpose, shew(-bread). G4388

Use: TDNT-8:164,1176 Noun Feminine

Heb Strong: H4635 H6187 H6440

1) a setting forth of a thing, placing of it in view, the shewbread
1a) twelve 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
2) a purpose