Pará — G3844

Definition

preposition

properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)

1. with the genitive
1. properly, with a suggestion of union of place or of residence, after verbs of coming, departing, setting out, etc
2. below)
3. joined to passive verbs, παρά makes one the author, the giver, etc
4. after verbs of seeking, asking, taking, receiving, buying
5. in phrases in which things are said εἶναι or ἐξέρχεσθαι from one
6. ὁ, ἡ, τό παρά τίνος
2. with the dative, παρά indicates that something is or is done either in the immediate vicinity of someone, or (metaphorically) in his mind, near by, beside, in the power of, in the presence of, with, the Sept. for אֵצֶל , בְּיַד , בְּעֵינֵי
1. near, by
2. with, i. e. in one's house
3. παῥ ἑαυτῷ, with oneself i. e. in one's own mind, διαλογίζεσθαι
4. a thing is said to be or not to be παρά τίνι, with one
3. with an accusative
1. properly, of place, at, by, near, by the side of, beside, along
2. beside, beyond, i. e. metaphorically
1. equivalent to contrary to
2. above, beyond
3. on account of
4. In Composition παρά denotes
1. situation or motion either from the side of, or to the side of
2. violation, neglect, aberration
3. like the German an

Usually translated as

of, in the sight of, with, from, by, more than, than, at, above, among, before, in, therefore, against, give, had, save, contrary to, friend, that, his, nigh unto, past, fore

Origin

a primary preposition

Occurrences

Pará occurs 195 times in 184 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (17), Mark (14), Luke (28), John (29), Acts (33), Romans (12), 1 Corinthians (6), 2 Corinthians (2), Galatians (4), Ephesians (2), Philippians (1), Colossians (1), 1 Thessalonians (2), 2 Thessalonians (2), 2 Timothy (5), Hebrews (10), James (4), 1 Peter (2), 2 Peter (3), 1 John (2), 2 John (2), Revelation (3)

• Matthew 2:4 — And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of (παρ) them where Christ should be born.
• Matthew 2:16 — Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of (παρὰ) the wise men.
• Matthew 4:18 — And Jesus, walking by (παρὰ) the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
• Matthew 6:1 — Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of (παρὰ) your Father which is in heaven.
• Matthew 13:1 — The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by (παρὰ) the sea side.
• Matthew 13:4 — And when he sowed, some seeds fell by (παρὰ) the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up:
• Matthew 13:19 — When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by (παρὰ) the way side.
• Matthew 15:29 — And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto (παρὰ) the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.
• Matthew 15:30 — And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at (παρὰ) Jesus’ feet; and he healed them:
• Matthew 18:19 — Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of (παρὰ) my Father which is in heaven.
• Matthew 19:26 — But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With (παρὰ) men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
• Matthew 19:26 — But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with (παρὰ) God all things are possible.
• Matthew 20:20 — Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of (παρ) him.
• Matthew 20:30 — And, behold, two blind men sitting by (παρὰ) the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.
• Matthew 21:25 — The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with (παρ) themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
• Matthew 21:42 — Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing (παρὰ), and it is marvellous in our eyes?
• Matthew 22:25 — Now there were with (παρ) us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:
• Matthew 28:15 — So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among (παρὰ) the Jews until this day.
• Mark 1:16 — Now as he walked by (παρὰ) the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
• Mark 2:13 — And he went forth again by (παρὰ) the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.
• Mark 3:21 — And when his friends (παρ) heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself.
• Mark 4:1 — And he began again to teach by (παρὰ) the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
• Mark 4:4 — And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by (παρὰ) the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.
• Mark 4:15 — And these are they by (παρὰ) the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.
• Mark 5:21 — And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto (παρὰ) the sea.
• Mark 5:26 — And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had (παρ), and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
• Mark 8:11 — And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of (παρ) him a sign from heaven, tempting him.
• Mark 10:27 — And Jesus looking upon them saith, With (παρὰ) men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
• Mark 10:27 — And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with (παρὰ) God: for with God all things are possible.
• Mark 10:27 — And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with (παρὰ) God all things are possible.
• Mark 10:46 — And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimæus, the son of Timæus, sat by (παρὰ) the highway side begging.
• Mark 12:2 — And at the season he sent to the husbandmen a servant, that he might receive from (παρὰ) the husbandmen of the fruit of the vineyard.
• Mark 12:11 — This was the Lord’s doing (παρὰ), and it is marvellous in our eyes?
• Mark 14:43 — And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from (παρὰ) the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
• Luke 1:30 — And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with (παρὰ) God.
• Luke 1:37 — For with (παρὰ) God nothing shall be impossible.
• Luke 1:45 — And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from (παρὰ) the Lord.
• Luke 2:1 — And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from (παρὰ) Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
• Luke 2:52 — And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with (παρὰ) God and man.
• Luke 3:13 — And he said unto them, Exact no more than (παρὰ) that which is appointed you.
• Luke 5:1 — And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by (παρὰ) the lake of Gennesaret,
• Luke 5:2 — And saw two ships standing by (παρὰ) the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.
• Luke 6:19 — And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of (παρ) him, and healed them all.
• Luke 6:34 — And if ye lend to them of (παρ) whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
• Luke 7:38 — And stood at (παρὰ) his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
• Luke 8:5 — A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by (παρὰ) the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.
• Luke 8:12 — Those by (παρὰ) the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.
• Luke 8:35 — Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at (παρὰ) the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
• Luke 8:41 — And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at (παρὰ) Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:
• Luke 8:49 — While he yet spake, there cometh one from (παρὰ) the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.