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Strong's G3911 παραφέρω (paraphero)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3911 — letaah (“lizard”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3911
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 4

Strong's G3911 Quick Answer

Strong's G3911 παραφέρω (paraphero) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. paraphero (par-af-er'-o) v. 1. to bear along or aside, i.e. carry off 2. (by implication) to avert It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include take and remove. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
paraphero (par-af-er'-o) v. 1. to bear along or aside, i.e. carry off 2. (by implication) to avert
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
take and remove

Meaning and Definition

paraphero (par-af-er'-o) v. 1. to bear along or aside, i.e. carry off 2. (by implication) to avert {literally or figuratively} [from G3844 and G5342 (including its alternate forms)] KJV: remove, take away Root(s): G3844, G5342

Original Word
παραφέρω
Transliteration
paraphero
Derivation
Root: φέρω R1: 3844 R2: 5342
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3911. 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)

to take away

Usage: παρα-φέρω [in LXX: 1Ki.21:13 (14) (הָלַל hithpo.), and as seel. 2* ;] __1. to bring to, set before, esp. of food (Hdt., al.). __2. to take or carry away: with accusative of thing(s), before ἀπό, Mrk.14:36, Luk.22:42; pass., before ὑπό, Ju 12; metaphorically, pass., with dative, Heb.13:9.† (AS)

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How Strong's G3911 Is Translated

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

remove Luke 22:42 take Mark 14:36

How Strong's G3911 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New 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 G3911 (παραφέρω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3911 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 G3911 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Mark 14:36 KJV

And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

Luke 22:42 KJV

Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

Strong's G3911 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

1 Kingdoms 21:14 Septuagint / Brenton

And he changed his appearance before him, and feigned himself a false character in that day; and drummed upon the doors of the city, and used extravagant gestures with his hands, and fell against the doors of the gate, and his spittle ran down upon his beard.

Ezra 10:7 Septuagint / Brenton

And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem unto all the children of the captivity, that they should gather themselves together unto Jerusalem;

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3911.

1 Kingdoms 21:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he changed his appearance before him, and feigned himself a false character in that day; and drummed upon the doors of the city, and used extravagant gestures with his hands, and fell against the doors of the gate, and his spittle ran down upon his beard.
Ezra 10:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem unto all the children of the captivity, that they should gather themselves together unto Jerusalem;
Mark 14:36 New Testament, KJV
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
Luke 22:42 New Testament, KJV
Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3911, grouped by book.

1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezra 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G3911 FAQ

What does paraphero (παραφέρω) mean?

Paraphero (Strong's G3911) is a Greek word most simply glossed "remove". paraphero (par-af-er'-o) v. 1. to bear along or aside, i.e. carry off 2. (by implication) to avert

How many times is paraphero (παραφέρω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G3911 across 4 books.

Where can I study paraphero (παραφέρω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3911 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate paraphero (παραφέρω)?

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

Does Strong's G3911 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3911, with linked reader references where each row is available.