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Strong's G3952 παρουσία (parousia)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3952 — laqaq (“lap”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3952
Language Greek
Linked Usages 28
Books 12

Strong's G3952 Quick Answer

Strong's G3952 παρουσία (parousia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. parousia (par-ou-see'-ah) n. 1. a being near, i.e. advent 2. (often) return It has 28 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include be, are, were, was, and christ. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
parousia (par-ou-see'-ah) n. 1. a being near, i.e. advent 2. (often) return
Usage
28 linked usages
Books
12 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
be, are, were, was, and christ

Meaning and Definition

parousia (par-ou-see'-ah) n. 1. a being near, i.e. advent 2. (often) return 3. (specially) return of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked 4. (by implication, physically) aspect [from the present participle of G3918] KJV: coming, presence Root(s): G3918

Original Word
παρουσία
Transliteration
parousia
Derivation
Root: πάρειμι R1: 3918
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3952. 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)

coming

Usage: παρ-ουσία, -ας, ἡ [in LXX: Neh.2:6 A, Jdth.10:18, 2Ma.8:12 2Mac 15:21, 3Ma.3:17 * ;] __1. usually in cl., a being present, presence: 1Co.16:17, 2Co.10:10; opposite to ἀπουσία, Php.2:12 (cf. 2Ma.15:21). __2. a coming, arrival, advent (Soph., Eur., Thuc., al., see LS, see word; so Jth, l.with, 2Ma.8:12) : 2Co.7:6-7, Php.1:26, 2Th.2:9; in late writers (see M, Th., 145 ff.; MM, xix; LAE, 372 ff.) as technical term for the visit of a king; hence, in NT, specif.

of the Advent or Parousia of Christ : Mat.24:3, 27 24:37, 39, 1Co.15:23, 1Th.2:19 3:13 4:15 5:23, 2Th.2:1 2:8, Jas.5:7-8, 2Pe.1:16 3:4 3:12, 1Jn.2:28.† (AS)

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How Strong's G3952 Is Translated

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

be Matthew 24:3 9× are 1 Corinthians 15:23 5× Christ 1 Thessalonians 3:13 2× is 2 Thessalonians 2:9 2× was 1 Corinthians 16:17 2× were Matthew 24:37 2× being 2 Peter 3:12

How Strong's G3952 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 24 linked usages.
  • 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 G3952 (παρουσία) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3952 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 G3952 in the New Testament

24 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 24:3 KJV

And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

Matthew 24:27 KJV

For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Matthew 24:37 KJV

But as the days of No´e were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Strong's G3952 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 10:18 Septuagint / Brenton

Then was there a concourse throughout all the camp: for her coming was noised among the tents, and they came about her, as she stood without the tent of Holofernes, till they told him of her.

2 Maccabees 8:12 Septuagint / Brenton

Now when word was brought unto Judas of Nicanor’s coming, and he had imparted unto those that were with him that the army was at hand,

2 Maccabees 15:21 Septuagint / Brenton

Maccabeus seeing the coming of the multitude, and the diverse preparations of armor, and the fierceness of the beasts, stretched out his hands toward heaven, and called upon the Lord that worketh wonders, knowing that victory cometh not by arms, but even as it seemeth good to him, he giveth it to such as are worthy:

Usage Excerpts

First 28 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3952.

Matthew 24:3 New Testament, KJV
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
Matthew 24:27 New Testament, KJV
For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Matthew 24:37 New Testament, KJV
But as the days of No´e were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Matthew 24:39 New Testament, KJV
And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
1 Corinthians 15:23 New Testament, KJV
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
1 Corinthians 16:17 New Testament, KJV
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
2 Corinthians 7:6 New Testament, KJV
Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
2 Corinthians 7:7 New Testament, KJV
And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
2 Corinthians 10:10 New Testament, KJV
For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
Philippians 1:26 New Testament, KJV
That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
Philippians 2:12 New Testament, KJV
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
1 Thessalonians 2:19 New Testament, KJV
For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
1 Thessalonians 3:13 New Testament, KJV
To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
1 Thessalonians 4:15 New Testament, KJV
For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 New Testament, KJV
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians 2:1 New Testament, KJV
Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,
2 Thessalonians 2:8 New Testament, KJV
And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
2 Thessalonians 2:9 New Testament, KJV
Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
James 5:7 New Testament, KJV
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
James 5:8 New Testament, KJV
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
2 Peter 1:16 New Testament, KJV
For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
2 Peter 3:4 New Testament, KJV
And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
2 Peter 3:12 New Testament, KJV
Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
1 John 2:28 New Testament, KJV
And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Judith 10:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then was there a concourse throughout all the camp: for her coming was noised among the tents, and they came about her, as she stood without the tent of Holofernes, till they told him of her.
2 Maccabees 8:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when word was brought unto Judas of Nicanor’s coming, and he had imparted unto those that were with him that the army was at hand,
2 Maccabees 15:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Maccabeus seeing the coming of the multitude, and the diverse preparations of armor, and the fierceness of the beasts, stretched out his hands toward heaven, and called upon the Lord that worketh wonders, knowing that victory cometh not by arms, but even as it seemeth good to him, he giveth it to such as are worthy:
3 Maccabees 3:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
To outward appearance they received us willingly; but belied that appearance by their deeds. When we were eager to enter their temple, and to honor it with the most beautiful and exquisite gifts,

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3952, grouped by book.

Matthew 4 usages, New Testament
Matthew 24:3 Matthew 24:27 Matthew 24:37 Matthew 24:39
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 15:23 1 Corinthians 16:17
2 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 7:6 2 Corinthians 7:7 2 Corinthians 10:10
Philippians 2 usages, New Testament
Philippians 1:26 Philippians 2:12
1 Thessalonians 4 usages, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 2:19 1 Thessalonians 3:13 1 Thessalonians 4:15 1 Thessalonians 5:23
2 Thessalonians 3 usages, New Testament
2 Thessalonians 2:1 2 Thessalonians 2:8 2 Thessalonians 2:9
James 2 usages, New Testament
James 5:7 James 5:8
2 Peter 3 usages, New Testament
2 Peter 1:16 2 Peter 3:4 2 Peter 3:12
1 John 1 usage, New Testament
1 John 2:28
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Judith 10:18
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 8:12 2 Maccabees 15:21
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 3:17

Strong's G3952 FAQ

What does parousia (παρουσία) mean?

Parousia (Strong's G3952) is a Greek word most simply glossed "coming". parousia (par-ou-see'-ah) n. 1. a being near, i.e. advent 2. (often) return

How many times is parousia (παρουσία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 28 linked usages for Strong's G3952 across 12 books.

Where can I study parousia (παρουσία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3952 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate parousia (παρουσία)?

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

Does Strong's G3952 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3952, with linked reader references where each row is available.