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Strong's G3901 παραῤῥυέω (pararrhyeo)

Pararrhyeo means “let slip” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3901 — lachem (“war”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3901
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G3901 Quick Answer

Strong's G3901 παραρῥυέω (pararrhueo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. pararrhueo (par-ar-rhoo-eh'-o) v. 1. to flow by 2. (figuratively) carelessly pass (miss) It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include let. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
pararrhueo (par-ar-rhoo-eh'-o) v. 1. to flow by 2. (figuratively) carelessly pass (miss)
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
let

Meaning and Definition

pararrhueo (par-ar-rhoo-eh'-o) v. 1. to flow by 2. (figuratively) carelessly pass (miss) [from G3844 and the alternate of G4482] KJV: let slip Root(s): G3844, G4482

Original Word
παραρῥυέω
Transliteration
pararrhueo
Derivation
Root: ῥέω R1: 3844 R2: 4482
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3901. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G3901 Is Translated

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

let Hebrews 2:1

How Strong's G3901 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 2 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 G3901 (παραρῥυέω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3901 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 G3901 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Hebrews 2:1 KJV

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

Strong's G3901 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Proverbs 3:21 Septuagint / Brenton

My son, let them not pass from thee, But keep my counsel and understanding:

Isaiah 44:4 Septuagint / Brenton

and they shall spring up as grass between brooks, and as willows on the banks of running water.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3901.

Proverbs 3:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
My son, let them not pass from thee, But keep my counsel and understanding:
Isaiah 44:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and they shall spring up as grass between brooks, and as willows on the banks of running water.
Hebrews 2:1 New Testament, KJV
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3901, grouped by book.

Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 3:21
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 44:4
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 2:1

Strong's G3901 FAQ

What does pararrhyeo (παραῤῥυέω) mean?

Pararrhyeo (Strong's G3901) is a Greek word most simply glossed "let slip". pararrhueo (par-ar-rhoo-eh'-o) v. 1. to flow by 2. (figuratively) carelessly pass (miss)

How many times is pararrhyeo (παραῤῥυέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G3901 across 3 books.

Where can I study pararrhyeo (παραῤῥυέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3901 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate pararrhyeo (παραῤῥυέω)?

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

Does Strong's G3901 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3901, with linked reader references where each row is available.