Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παράδεισος”
Understanding parádeisos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Oriental origin (compare פַּרְדֵּס) paradise. - a park, i.e. (specially), an Eden (place of future happiness, "paradi...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παράδεισος
Phoneticpar-ad'-i-sos
Transliterationparádeisos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Oriental origin (compare פַּרְדֵּס) paradise. - a park, i.e. (specially), an Eden (place of future happiness, "paradise")
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 23:43 | “And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” Word: παράδεισος (parádeisos) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:4 | “How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.” Word: παράδεισος (parádeisos) | |
| Revelation 2:7 | “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.” Word: παράδεισος (parádeisos) |