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παραλέγομαι G3881

G3881 is the Greek word παραλέγομαι, transliterated paralégomai. The King James Version most often renders it passing.

Word: παραλέγομαιTransliteration: paralégomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

(specially), to lay one's course near, i.e. sail past.

Where it comes from

from G3844 (παρά) and the middle voice of G3004 (λέγω) (in its original sense).

How the King James Version translates it

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

passing 1×thence they sailed 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: pass, sail by.

Verses using παραλέγομαι

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 27:8 · KJV

And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.

Acts 27:13 · KJV

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3881 mean?

G3881 is the Greek word παραλέγομαι (paralégomai), meaning (specially), to lay one's course near, i.e. sail past.

How is G3881 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it passing (1 time), thence they sailed (1 time).

How many times does G3881 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G3881 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and the middle voice of G3004 (λέγω) (in its original sense).

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