Paraplḗsion — G3897

G3897 · Greek — παραπλήσιον

Pronunciation: par-ap-lay'-see-on

Definition

adjective

close by, i.e. (figuratively) almost

nigh unto

neuter of a compound of G3844 and the base of G4139 (as adverb)

Paraplḗsion occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Philippians (1)

Philippians 2:27 — For indeed he was sick nigh unto (παραπλήσιον) death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.