Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παραβάλλω”
Understanding parabállō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
arrive, compare. - to throw alongside, i.e. (reflexively) to reach a place, or (figuratively) to liken
G3846
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παραβάλλω
Phoneticpar-ab-al'-lo
Transliterationparabállō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
arrive, compare. - to throw alongside, i.e. (reflexively) to reach a place, or (figuratively) to liken
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 4:30 | “And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?” Word: παραβάλλω (parabállō) | |
| Acts 20:15 | “And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.” Word: παραβάλλω (parabállō) |