Greek Word Study
The meaning of “παραπλήσιον”
Understanding paraplḗsion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of a compound of παρά and the base of πλησίον (as adverb) nigh unto. - close by, i.e. (figuratively) almost
G3897
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
παραπλήσιον
Phoneticpar-ap-lay'-see-on
Transliterationparaplḗsion
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of a compound of παρά and the base of πλησίον (as adverb) nigh unto. - close by, i.e. (figuratively) almost
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Philippians 2:27 | “For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.” Word: παραπλήσιον (paraplḗsion) |