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Strong's G3856 παραδειγματίζω (paradeigmatizo)

Paradeigmatizo means “make a public example” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3856 — lahahh (“faint”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3856
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 5

Strong's G3856 Quick Answer

Strong's G3856 παραδειγματίζω (paradeigmatizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. paradeigmatizo (par-a-deig-mat-id'-zo) v. 1. to show alongside (the public), i.e. expose to infamy [from G3844 and G1165] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include public and put. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
paradeigmatizo (par-a-deig-mat-id'-zo) v. 1. to show alongside (the public), i.e. expose to infamy [from G3844 and G1165]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
public and put

Meaning and Definition

paradeigmatizo (par-a-deig-mat-id'-zo) v. 1. to show alongside (the public), i.e. expose to infamy [from G3844 and G1165] KJV: make a public example, put to an open shame Root(s): G3844, G1165

Original Word
παραδειγματίζω
Transliteration
paradeigmatizo
Derivation
Root: δειγματίζω R1: 3844 R2: 1165
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3856. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to disgrace

Usage: παρα-δειγματίζω (δείκνυμι), [in LXX: Num.25:4 (יָקַע hi.), Jer.13:22 (חָמַס ni.), Eze.28:17 (רַאֲוָה), Est.4:17, Dan LXX 2:5 * ;] to set forth as an example; in bad sense, to put to open shame: Heb.6:6 (Polyb., Plut., al.).† (AS)

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How Strong's G3856 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render paradeigmatizo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G3856 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3856 (παραδειγματίζω) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3856 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3856 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 1:19 KJV

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

Hebrews 6:6 KJV

If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

Strong's G3856 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Numbers 25:4 Septuagint / Brenton

And the Lord said to Moses, Take all the princes of the people, and make them examples of judgment for the Lord in the face of the sun, and the anger of the Lord shall be turned away from Israel.

Jeremiah 13:22 Septuagint / Brenton

And if thou shouldest say in thy heart, Wherefore have these things happened to me? Because of the abundance of thine iniquity have thy skirts been discovered, that thy heels might be exposed.

Ezekiel 28:17 Septuagint / Brenton

Thy heart has been lifted up because of thy beauty; thy knowledge has been corrupted with thy beauty: because of the multitude of thy sins I have cast thee to the ground, I have caused thee to be put to open shame before kings.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3856.

Numbers 25:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said to Moses, Take all the princes of the people, and make them examples of judgment for the Lord in the face of the sun, and the anger of the Lord shall be turned away from Israel.
Jeremiah 13:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And if thou shouldest say in thy heart, Wherefore have these things happened to me? Because of the abundance of thine iniquity have thy skirts been discovered, that thy heels might be exposed.
Ezekiel 28:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thy heart has been lifted up because of thy beauty; thy knowledge has been corrupted with thy beauty: because of the multitude of thy sins I have cast thee to the ground, I have caused thee to be put to open shame before kings.
Matthew 1:19 New Testament, KJV
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
Hebrews 6:6 New Testament, KJV
If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3856, grouped by book.

Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G3856 FAQ

What does paradeigmatizo (παραδειγματίζω) mean?

Paradeigmatizo (Strong's G3856) is a Greek word most simply glossed "make a public example". paradeigmatizo (par-a-deig-mat-id'-zo) v. 1. to show alongside (the public), i.e. expose to infamy [from G3844 and G1165]

How many times is paradeigmatizo (παραδειγματίζω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G3856 across 5 books.

Where can I study paradeigmatizo (παραδειγματίζω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3856 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate paradeigmatizo (παραδειγματίζω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as public and put. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3856 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3856, with linked reader references where each row is available.