Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to sit by
Usage: παρα-καθίζω [in LXX: Job.2:13 (יָשַׁב)* ;] to set beside; act. for mid., to sit down beside: Luk.10:39, Rec. (for -έζομαι, which see).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3869
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G3869 Quick Answer
Strong's G3869 παρακαθίζω (parakathizo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. parakathizo (par-ak-ath-id'-zo) v. 1. to sit down near [from G3844 and G2523] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include spoke, saw, affliction, dreadful, and very. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- parakathizo (par-ak-ath-id'-zo) v. 1. to sit down near [from G3844 and G2523]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- spoke, saw, affliction, dreadful, and very
Meaning and Definition
parakathizo (par-ak-ath-id'-zo) v. 1. to sit down near [from G3844 and G2523] KJV: sit Root(s): G3844, G2523
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3869. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
spoke
saw
affliction
dreadful
very
great
she
sister
called
mary
also
sat
How Strong's G3869 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.
- 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 G3869 (παρακαθίζω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Job 2:13 — παρεκάθισαν
Strong's G3869 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 G3869 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
Strong's G3869 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And no one of them spoke; For they saw that his affliction was dreadful and very great.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3869.
And no one of them spoke; For they saw that his affliction was dreadful and very great.
And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3869, grouped by book.
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G3869 FAQ
What does parakathizo (παρακαθίζω) mean?
Parakathizo (Strong's G3869) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sit". parakathizo (par-ak-ath-id'-zo) v. 1. to sit down near [from G3844 and G2523]
How many times is parakathizo (παρακαθίζω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G3869 across 2 books.
Where can I study parakathizo (παρακαθίζω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3869 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate parakathizo (παρακαθίζω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as spoke, saw, affliction, dreadful, very, and great. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3869 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3869, with linked reader references where each row is available.