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παροιμία G3942
G3942 is the Greek word παροιμία, transliterated paroimía. The King James Version most often renders it proverbs.
What it means
apparently a state alongside of supposition, i.e. (concretely) an adage; specially, an enigmatical or fictitious illustration.
Where it comes from
from a compound of G3844 (παρά) and perhaps a derivative of G3633 (οἴομαι).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: parable, proverb.
Verses using παροιμία
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
John 10:6 · KJV
This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
John 16:25 · KJV
These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
2 Peter 2:22 · KJV
But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3942 mean?
G3942 is the Greek word παροιμία (paroimía), meaning apparently a state alongside of supposition, i.e. (concretely) an adage; specially, an enigmatical or fictitious illustration.
How is G3942 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it proverbs (2 times), parable (1 time), proverb (1 time).
How many times does G3942 appear in the Bible?
παροιμία (paroimía) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3942 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G3844 (παρά) and perhaps a derivative of G3633 (οἴομαι).
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