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παρά G3844
G3844 is the Greek word παρά, transliterated pará. The King James Version most often renders it of.
What it means
properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of).
Where it comes from
a primary preposition.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 173 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side…by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with.
Verses using παρά
The first 40 of 189 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:4 · KJV
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
Matthew 2:7 · KJV
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
Matthew 2:16 · KJV
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Matthew 4:18 · KJV
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Matthew 6:1 · KJV
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 13:1 · KJV
The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side.
Matthew 13:4 · KJV
And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:
Matthew 13:19 · KJV
When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.
Matthew 15:29 · KJV
And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.
Matthew 15:30 · KJV
And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:
Matthew 18:19 · KJV
Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 19:26 · KJV
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Matthew 20:20 · KJV
Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.
Matthew 20:30 · KJV
And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David.
Matthew 21:25 · KJV
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
Matthew 21:42 · KJV
Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
Matthew 22:25 · KJV
Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:
Matthew 28:15 · KJV
So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
Mark 1:16 · KJV
Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Mark 2:13 · KJV
And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.
Mark 3:21 · KJV
And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.
Mark 4:1 · KJV
And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
Mark 4:4 · KJV
And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
Mark 4:15 · KJV
And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
Mark 5:21 · KJV
And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.
Mark 5:26 · KJV
And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
Mark 8:11 · KJV
And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him.
Mark 10:27 · KJV
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
Mark 10:46 · KJV
And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging.
Mark 12:2 · KJV
And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.
Mark 12:11 · KJV
This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
Mark 14:43 · KJV
And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
Luke 1:30 · KJV
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
Luke 1:37 · KJV
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Luke 1:45 · KJV
And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
Luke 2:1 · KJV
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
Luke 2:52 · KJV
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Luke 3:13 · KJV
And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.
Luke 5:1 · KJV
And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,
Luke 5:2 · KJV
And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3844 mean?
G3844 is the Greek word παρά (pará), meaning properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of).
How is G3844 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it of (49 times), with (41 times), by (22 times), from (22 times), at (12 times), among others.
How many times does G3844 appear in the Bible?
παρά (pará) is tagged in 189 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3844 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary preposition.
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