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The meaning of παραβαίνω

Understanding parabaínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

(by) transgress(-ion). - to go contrary to, i.e. violate a command

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παραβαίνω

Phoneticpar-ab-ah'-ee-no
Transliterationparabaínō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(by) transgress(-ion). - to go contrary to, i.e. violate a command

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 15:2

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

Word: παραβαίνω (parabaínō)
Matthew 15:3

But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?

Word: παραβαίνω (parabaínō)
Acts 1:25

That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

Word: παραβαίνω (parabaínō)
2 John 1:9

Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

Word: παραβαίνω (parabaínō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
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