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παράδεισος G3857

G3857 is the Greek word παράδεισος, transliterated parádeisos. The King James Version most often renders it paradise.

Word: παράδεισοςTransliteration: parádeisosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a park, i.e. (specially), an Eden (place of future happiness, "paradise").

Where it comes from

of Oriental origin (compare H06508).

How the King James Version translates it

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

paradise 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: paradise.

Verses using παράδεισος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

2 Corinthians 12:4 · KJV

How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.

Revelation 2:7 · KJV

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3857 mean?

G3857 is the Greek word παράδεισος (parádeisos), meaning a park, i.e. (specially), an Eden (place of future happiness, "paradise").

How is G3857 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it paradise (2 times).

How many times does G3857 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G3857 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Oriental origin (compare H06508).

Nearby entries

G3854 · παραγίνομαι — to become near, i.e. approach (have…G3855 · παράγω — to lead near, i.e. (reflexively or…G3856 · παραδειγματίζω — to show alongside (the public), i.e. expose…G3858 · παραδέχομαι — to accept near, i.e. admit or (by…G3859 · παραδιατριβή — misemployment, i.e. meddlesomeness G3860 · παραδίδωμι — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit

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