Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to prolong
Usage: παρα-τείνω [in LXX: Num.23:28 (שָׁקַף ni.), etc. ;] to extend, prolong: τ. λόγον, Act.20:7.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3905
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
7
Strong's G3905 Quick Answer
Strong's G3905 παρατείνω (parateino) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. parateino (par-at-ei'-no) v. 1. to extend along, i.e. prolong (in point of time) [from G3844 and teino "to stretch"] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include over, extend, men, went, and whole. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- parateino (par-at-ei'-no) v. 1. to extend along, i.e. prolong (in point of time) [from G3844 and teino "to stretch"]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 7 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- over, extend, men, went, and whole
Meaning and Definition
parateino (par-at-ei'-no) v. 1. to extend along, i.e. prolong (in point of time) [from G3844 and teino "to stretch"] KJV: continue Root(s): G3844
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3905. 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.
over
extend
men
went
whole
adjacent
thee
bethulia
zebulun
dwell
coast
haven
How Strong's G3905 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 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 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 G3905 (παρατείνω) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Kingdoms 2:29 — παρατείνουσαν
- Ezekiel 27:13 — παρατείνοντα
- Genesis 49:13 — παρατενεῖ
- Judith 7:3 — παρέτειναν
- Numbers 23:28 — παρατεῖνον
Strong's G3905 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 G3905 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
Strong's G3905 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Zebulun shall dwell on the coast, And he shall be by a haven of ships, And shall extend to Sidon.
And Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which extends to the wilderness.
And Abner and his men departed at evening, and went all that night, and crossed over Jordan, and went along the whole adjacent country, and they come to the camp.
Strong's G3905 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And they camped in the valley near unto Bethulia, by the fountain, and they spread themselves in breadth over Dothan even to Balbaim, and in length from Bethulia unto Cyamon, which is over against Esdraelon.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3905.
Zebulun shall dwell on the coast, And he shall be by a haven of ships, And shall extend to Sidon.
And Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which extends to the wilderness.
And Abner and his men departed at evening, and went all that night, and crossed over Jordan, and went along the whole adjacent country, and they come to the camp.
Extend thy mercy to them that know thee; And thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
Greece, both the whole world, and the adjacent coasts, these traded with thee in the persons of men, and they gave as thy merchandise vessels of brass.
And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
And they camped in the valley near unto Bethulia, by the fountain, and they spread themselves in breadth over Dothan even to Balbaim, and in length from Bethulia unto Cyamon, which is over against Esdraelon.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3905, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G3905 FAQ
What does parateino (παρατείνω) mean?
Parateino (Strong's G3905) is a Greek word most simply glossed "continue". parateino (par-at-ei'-no) v. 1. to extend along, i.e. prolong (in point of time) [from G3844 and teino "to stretch"]
How many times is parateino (παρατείνω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G3905 across 7 books.
Where can I study parateino (παρατείνω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3905 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate parateino (παρατείνω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as over, extend, men, went, whole, and adjacent. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3905 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3905, with linked reader references where each row is available.