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παράκειμαι G3873

G3873 is the Greek word παράκειμαι, transliterated parákeimai. The King James Version most often renders it present.

Word: παράκειμαιTransliteration: parákeimaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to lie near, i.e. be at hand (figuratively, be prompt or easy).

Where it comes from

from G3844 (παρά) and G2749 (κεῖμαι).

How the King James Version translates it

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

present 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: be present.

Verses using παράκειμαι

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 7:18 · KJV

For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.

Romans 7:21 · KJV

I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3873 mean?

G3873 is the Greek word παράκειμαι (parákeimai), meaning to lie near, i.e. be at hand (figuratively, be prompt or easy).

How is G3873 translated in the King James Version?

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

How many times does G3873 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G3873 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and G2749 (κεῖμαι).

Nearby entries

G3870 · παρακαλέω — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by…G3871 · παρακαλύπτω — to cover alongside, i.e. veil (figuratively)G3872 · παρακαταθήκη — something put down alongside, i.e. a…G3874 · παράκλησις — imploration, hortation, solace G3875 · παράκλητος — an intercessor, consoler G3876 · παρακοή — inattention, i.e. (by implication) disobedience

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