Word Study

The meaning of πάρειμι

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

G3918
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

πάρειμι

Phoneticpar'-i-mee
Transliterationpáreimi
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

come, X have, be here, + lack, (be here) present. - to be near, i.e. at hand - neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural) property

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

21 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 26:50

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

John 11:28

And when she had so said, she went her way, and called Mary her sister secretly, saying, The Master is come, and calleth for thee.

1 Corinthians 5:3

For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,

Galatians 4:20

I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.

Hebrews 13:5

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
21x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution
Matthew1
Luke1
John2
Acts5
1 Corinthians1
2 Corinthians5
Galatians2
Colossians1
Hebrews2
2 Peter1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'πάρειμι' deepen your understanding of Matthew 26:50?