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παραλύω G3886
G3886 is the Greek word παραλύω, transliterated paralýō. The King James Version most often renders it taken with a palsy.
What it means
to loosen beside, i.e. relax (perfect passive participle, paralyzed or enfeebled).
Where it comes from
from G3844 (παρά) and G3089 (λύω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: feeble, sick of the (taken with) palsy.
Verses using παραλύω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 5:18 · KJV
And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him.
Luke 5:24 · KJV
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.
Acts 8:7 · KJV
For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
Hebrews 12:12 · KJV
Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
Common questions
What does Strong's G3886 mean?
G3886 is the Greek word παραλύω (paralýō), meaning to loosen beside, i.e. relax (perfect passive participle, paralyzed or enfeebled).
How is G3886 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it taken with a palsy (1 time), sick of the palsy (1 time), taken with palsies (1 time), feeble (1 time).
How many times does G3886 appear in the Bible?
παραλύω (paralýō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3886 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and G3089 (λύω).
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