The meaning of “παρίστημι”
Understanding parístēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
assist, bring before, command, commend, give presently, present, prove, provide, shew, stand (before, by, here, up, with...
παρίστημι
assist, bring before, command, commend, give presently, present, prove, provide, shew, stand (before, by, here, up, with), yield. - to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate - or (intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), aid
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:53 | “Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?” Word: παρίστημι (parístēmi) | |
| Luke 2:22 | “And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;” Word: παρίστημι (parístēmi) | |
| Acts 23:2 | “And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.” Word: παρίστημι (parístēmi) | |
| 1 Corinthians 8:8 | “But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.” Word: παρίστημι (parístēmi) | |
| Ephesians 5:27 | “That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Word: παρίστημι (parístēmi) |