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παραπλήσιον G3897
G3897 is the Greek word παραπλήσιον, transliterated paraplḗsion. The King James Version most often renders it nigh.
What it means
close by, i.e. (figuratively) almost.
Where it comes from
neuter of a compound of G3844 (παρά) and the base of G4139 (πλησίον) (as adverb).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: nigh unto.
Verses using παραπλήσιον
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Philippians 2:27 · KJV
For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3897 mean?
G3897 is the Greek word παραπλήσιον (paraplḗsion), meaning close by, i.e. (figuratively) almost.
How is G3897 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it nigh (1 time).
How many times does G3897 appear in the Bible?
παραπλήσιον (paraplḗsion) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3897 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a compound of G3844 (παρά) and the base of G4139 (πλησίον) (as adverb).
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