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παρουσία G3952

G3952 is the Greek word παρουσία, transliterated parousía. The King James Version most often renders it coming.

Word: παρουσίαTransliteration: parousíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 24 verses

What it means

a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect.

Where it comes from

from the present participle of G3918 (πάρειμι).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 24 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

coming 22×presence 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: coming, presence.

Verses using παρουσία

All 24 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 24:3 · KJV

And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

Matthew 24:27 · KJV

For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Matthew 24:37 · KJV

But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Matthew 24:39 · KJV

And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

1 Corinthians 15:23 · KJV

But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

1 Corinthians 16:17 · KJV

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

2 Corinthians 7:6 · KJV

Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

2 Corinthians 7:7 · KJV

And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

2 Corinthians 10:10 · KJV

For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.

Philippians 1:26 · KJV

That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

Philippians 2:12 · KJV

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

1 Thessalonians 2:19 · KJV

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

1 Thessalonians 3:13 · KJV

To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

1 Thessalonians 4:15 · KJV

For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 · KJV

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:1 · KJV

Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

2 Thessalonians 2:8 · KJV

And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

2 Thessalonians 2:9 · KJV

Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

James 5:7 · KJV

Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

James 5:8 · KJV

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

2 Peter 1:16 · KJV

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

2 Peter 3:4 · KJV

And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

2 Peter 3:12 · KJV

Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

1 John 2:28 · KJV

And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3952 mean?

G3952 is the Greek word παρουσία (parousía), meaning a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect.

How is G3952 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it coming (22 times), presence (2 times).

How many times does G3952 appear in the Bible?

παρουσία (parousía) is tagged in 24 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3952 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the present participle of G3918 (πάρειμι).

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