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The meaning of παραλέγομαι

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

Definition

pass, sail by. - (specially), to lay one's course near, i.e. sail past

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παραλέγομαι

Phoneticpar-al-eg'-om-ahee
Transliterationparalégomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

pass, sail by. - (specially), to lay one's course near, i.e. sail past

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 27:8

And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.

Word: παραλέγομαι (paralégomai)
Acts 27:13

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

Word: παραλέγομαι (paralégomai)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
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