Berean Strong's Lexicon parabatés: Transgressor, lawbreaker Original Word: παραβάτης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb παραβαίνω (parabainō), meaning "to go aside" or "to transgress." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of a transgressor is פֹּשֵׁעַ (pesha, Strong's H6586), which means "rebel" or "transgressor." Usage: The term "parabatés" refers to someone who violates or transgresses a law or commandment. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe those who break God's law, highlighting the moral and spiritual implications of such actions. The word underscores the seriousness of deviating from divine commandments and the resulting separation from God's will. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, laws were central to maintaining order and justice. The concept of a "transgressor" was not only a legal term but also carried moral and ethical weight. In Jewish culture, adherence to the Mosaic Law was paramount, and transgressors were seen as those who disrupted the covenant relationship with God. The New Testament writers, particularly Paul, use "parabatés" to emphasize the universal need for redemption through Christ, as all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3848 parabátēs (from 3848 /parabátēs, "contrary to" and 939 /básis, "go") – properly, someone who steps over (walks contrary to) God's line. Accordingly, 3848 /parabátēs ("transgressor") refers to a deliberate violator (transgressor) of God's law. See 3847 (parabasis). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom parabainó Definition one who stands beside NASB Translation transgressor (4), transgressors (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3848: παραβάτηςπαραβάτης, παραβατου, ὁ (παραβαίνω (cf. Winers Grammar, 26)), a transgressor (Vulg.praevaricator, transgressor): νόμου, a lawbreaker (Plautus legirupa), Romans 2:25, 27; James 2:11; absolutely, Galatians 2:18; James 2:9. (Aeschylus (παρβατης); Graecus Venetus, Deuteronomy 21:18, 20.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breaker, transgressor. From parabaino; a violator -- breaker, transgress(-or). see GREEK parabaino Forms and Transliterations παραβαται παραβάται παραβατην παραβάτην παραβατης παραβάτης parabatai parabátai parabaten parabatēn parabáten parabátēn parabates parabatēs parabátes parabátēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 2:25 N-NMSGRK: ἐὰν δὲ παραβάτης νόμου ᾖς NAS: but if you are a transgressor of the Law, KJV: if thou be a breaker of the law, thy INT: if however a transgressor of law you are Romans 2:27 N-AMS Galatians 2:18 N-AMS James 2:9 N-NMP James 2:11 N-NMS Strong's Greek 3848 |