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παραπλέω G3896

G3896 is the Greek word παραπλέω, transliterated parapléō. The King James Version most often renders it sail by.

Word: παραπλέωTransliteration: parapléōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to sail near.

Where it comes from

from G3844 (παρά) and G4126 (πλέω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

sail by 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: sail by.

Verses using παραπλέω

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Acts 20:16 · KJV

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3896 mean?

G3896 is the Greek word παραπλέω (parapléō), meaning to sail near.

How is G3896 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it sail by (1 time).

How many times does G3896 appear in the Bible?

παραπλέω (parapléō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3896 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and G4126 (πλέω).

Nearby entries

G3893 · παραπικραίνω — to embitter alongside, i.e. (figuratively)…G3894 · παραπικρασμός — irritation G3895 · παραπίπτω — to fall aside, i.e. (figuratively) to apostatize G3897 · παραπλήσιον — close by, i.e. (figuratively) almost G3898 · παραπλησίως — in a manner near by, i.e. (figuratively) similarly G3899 · παραπορεύομαι — to travel near

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