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The meaning of παραινέω

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

Definition

admonish, exhort. - to mispraise, i.e. recommend or advise (a different course)

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παραινέω

Phoneticpar-ahee-neh'-o
Transliterationparainéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

admonish, exhort. - to mispraise, i.e. recommend or advise (a different course)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 27:9

Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,

Word: παραινέω (parainéō)
Acts 27:22

And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.

Word: παραινέω (parainéō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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