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Strong's G3890 παραμύθιον (paramythion)

Paramythion means “comfort” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3890 — levath in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3890
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G3890 Quick Answer

Strong's G3890 παραμύθιον (paramuthion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. paramuthion (par-am-oo'-thee-on) n. 1. consolation (properly, concretely) [neuter of G3889] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include consolation. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
paramuthion (par-am-oo'-thee-on) n. 1. consolation (properly, concretely) [neuter of G3889]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
consolation

Meaning and Definition

paramuthion (par-am-oo'-thee-on) n. 1. consolation (properly, concretely) [neuter of G3889] KJV: comfort Root(s): G3889

Original Word
παραμύθιον
Transliteration
paramuthion
Derivation
Root: παραμυθία R1: 3889
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3890. 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)

comfort

Usage: παραμύθιον, -ου, τό (παραμυθέομαι) [in LXX: Wis.3:18 * ;] __1. an exhortation, persuasion, encouragement: Php.2:1 (cf. Plat., Legg., vi, 773 E, al.; see Lft. and ICC, Phi., l.with). __2. assuagement, abatement, hence, consolation (Wis, l.with, and frequently in cl.).† (AS)

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How Strong's G3890 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render paramuthion, 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.

consolation Philippians 2:1

How Strong's G3890 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3890 (παραμύθιον) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3890 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 G3890 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Philippians 2:1 KJV

If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

Strong's G3890 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 3:18 Septuagint / Brenton

Or, if they die quickly, they have no hope, Neither comfort in the day of trial.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3890.

Philippians 2:1 New Testament, KJV
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
Wisdom of Solomon 3:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Or, if they die quickly, they have no hope, Neither comfort in the day of trial.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3890, grouped by book.

Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3890 FAQ

What does paramythion (παραμύθιον) mean?

Paramythion (Strong's G3890) is a Greek word most simply glossed "comfort". paramuthion (par-am-oo'-thee-on) n. 1. consolation (properly, concretely) [neuter of G3889]

How many times is paramythion (παραμύθιον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G3890 across 2 books.

Where can I study paramythion (παραμύθιον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3890 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate paramythion (παραμύθιον)?

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

Does Strong's G3890 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3890, with linked reader references where each row is available.