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παραχρῆμα G3916

G3916 is the Greek word παραχρῆμα, transliterated parachrēma. The King James Version most often renders it immediately.

Word: παραχρῆμαTransliteration: parachrēmaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 17 verses

What it means

at the thing itself, i.e. instantly.

Where it comes from

from G3844 (παρά) and G5536 (χρῆμα) (in its original sense).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 17 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

immediately 12×straightway 2×presently 1×soon 1×forthwith 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: forthwith, immediately, presently, straightway, soon.

Verses using παραχρῆμα

All 17 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 21:19 · KJV

And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.

Matthew 21:20 · KJV

And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!

Luke 1:64 · KJV

And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

Luke 4:39 · KJV

And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

Luke 5:25 · KJV

And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.

Luke 8:44 · KJV

Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.

Luke 8:55 · KJV

And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.

Luke 13:13 · KJV

And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

Luke 18:43 · KJV

And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

Luke 19:11 · KJV

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

Luke 22:60 · KJV

And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

Acts 3:7 · KJV

And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.

Acts 5:10 · KJV

Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.

Acts 9:18 · KJV

And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.

Acts 12:23 · KJV

And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

Acts 13:11 · KJV

And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

Acts 16:26 · KJV

And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3916 mean?

G3916 is the Greek word παραχρῆμα (parachrēma), meaning at the thing itself, i.e. instantly.

How is G3916 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it immediately (12 times), straightway (2 times), presently (1 time), soon (1 time), forthwith (1 time).

How many times does G3916 appear in the Bible?

παραχρῆμα (parachrēma) is tagged in 17 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3916 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3844 (παρά) and G5536 (χρῆμα) (in its original sense).

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