Paraplesion means “nigh unto” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.
Same number, other testament: Strong's H3897 — lachak (“lick”) in the Hebrew Bible.
Strong's G3897 παραπλήσιον (paraplesion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. paraplesion (par-ap-lay'-see-on) adv. 1. close by 2. (figuratively) almost It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include nigh. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
paraplesion (par-ap-lay'-see-on) adv. 1. close by 2. (figuratively) almost [neuter of a compound of G3844 and the base of G4139 (as adverb)] KJV: nigh unto Root(s): G3844, G4139
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3897. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
almost
Usage: παρα-πλήσιος, -α, -ον (Hdt., Plat., al.; also -ος, -ον, Thuc., Polyb.), coming near, nearly resembling. Neut. -ον, adverbially, = ίως, in a way nearly resembling: with dative, Php.2:27.† (AS)
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1 indexed usage in New Testament.
For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G3897.
For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3897, grouped by book.
Paraplesion (Strong's G3897) is a Greek word most simply glossed "nigh unto". paraplesion (par-ap-lay'-see-on) adv. 1. close by 2. (figuratively) almost
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G3897 across 1 book.
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3897 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as nigh. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.