Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to break the law
Usage: παρα-νομέω, ῶ [in LXX for הָלַל, etc., chiefly in Pss and 2Mac ;] to be a παράνομος, to transgress the law: Act.23:3.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3891
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
10
Books
4
Strong's G3891 Quick Answer
Strong's G3891 παρανομέω (paranomeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. paranomeo (par-an-om-eh'-o) v. 1. to be opposed to law, i.e. to transgress [from a compound of G3844 and G3551] It has 10 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include law. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- paranomeo (par-an-om-eh'-o) v. 1. to be opposed to law, i.e. to transgress [from a compound of G3844 and G3551]
- Usage
- 10 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- law
Meaning and Definition
paranomeo (par-an-om-eh'-o) v. 1. to be opposed to law, i.e. to transgress [from a compound of G3844 and G3551] KJV: contrary to law Root(s): G3844, G3551
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3891. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G3891 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render paranomeo, 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.
law
Acts 23:3
How Strong's G3891 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, 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 5 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.
- 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 G3891 (παρανομέω) appears 10 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 4 Maccabees 5:17 — παρανομεῖν
- 4 Maccabees 5:20 — παρανομεῖν
- 4 Maccabees 5:27 — παρανομεῖν
- 4 Maccabees 8:14 — παρανομήσασιν
- Job 34:18 — παρανομεῖς
Strong's G3891 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 G3891 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
Strong's G3891 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
He is ungodly that says to a king, Thou art a transgressor, That says to princes, O most ungodly one.
I have not sat with the council of vanity, And will in nowise enter in with transgressors.
Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the sinner, From the hand of the transgressor and unjust man.
Strong's G3891 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
wherefore we consider that we ought not in any point to transgress the law.
For transgression of the law, whether in small or great matters, is of equal moment;
But, tyrant-like, thou not only forcest us to break the law, but also to eat, that thou mayest ridicule us as we thus profanely eat:
Usage Excerpts
First 10 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3891.
He is ungodly that says to a king, Thou art a transgressor, That says to princes, O most ungodly one.
I have not sat with the council of vanity, And will in nowise enter in with transgressors.
Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the sinner, From the hand of the transgressor and unjust man.
I said unto the transgressors, Do not transgress; And to the sinners, Lift not up the horn.
The proud have transgressed exceedingly; But I swerved not from thy law.
Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
wherefore we consider that we ought not in any point to transgress the law.
For transgression of the law, whether in small or great matters, is of equal moment;
But, tyrant-like, thou not only forcest us to break the law, but also to eat, that thou mayest ridicule us as we thus profanely eat:
Now they having listened to these words of persuasion, and seeing the fearful instruments, not only were not afraid, but even answered the arguments of the tyrant, and through their good reasoning destroyed his power.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3891, grouped by book.
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G3891 FAQ
What does paranomeo (παρανομέω) mean?
Paranomeo (Strong's G3891) is a Greek word most simply glossed "contrary to law". paranomeo (par-an-om-eh'-o) v. 1. to be opposed to law, i.e. to transgress [from a compound of G3844 and G3551]
How many times is paranomeo (παρανομέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 10 linked usages for Strong's G3891 across 4 books.
Where can I study paranomeo (παρανομέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3891 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate paranomeo (παρανομέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as law. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3891 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3891, with linked reader references where each row is available.