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παραβάλλω G3846

G3846 is the Greek word παραβάλλω, transliterated parabállō. The King James Version most often renders it compare.

Word: παραβάλλωTransliteration: parabállōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to throw alongside, i.e. (reflexively) to reach a place, or (figuratively) to liken.

Where it comes from

from G3844 (παρά) and G906 (βάλλω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

compare 1×day we arrived 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: arrive, compare.

Verses using παραβάλλω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Mark 4:30 · KJV

And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?

Acts 20:15 · KJV

And we sailed thence, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3846 mean?

G3846 is the Greek word παραβάλλω (parabállō), meaning to throw alongside, i.e. (reflexively) to reach a place, or (figuratively) to liken.

How is G3846 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it compare (1 time), day we arrived (1 time).

How many times does G3846 appear in the Bible?

παραβάλλω (parabállō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3846 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and G906 (βάλλω).

Nearby entries

G3843 · πάντως — entirely; specially, at all events, (with…G3844 · παρά — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case)…G3845 · παραβαίνω — to go contrary to, i.e. violate a command G3847 · παράβασις — violation G3848 · παραβάτης — a violator G3849 · παραβιάζομαι — to force contrary to (nature), i.e. compel…

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