3898. paraplésiós

Lexicon

paraplésiós: Similarly, likewise

Original Word: παραπλησίως
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: paraplésiós
Pronunciation: pah-rah-plee-see-OS
Phonetic Spelling: (par-ap-lay-see'-oce)
Definition: Similarly, likewise
Meaning: similarly, in like manner, likewise.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

likewise.

Adverb from the same as paraplesion; in a manner near by, i.e. (figuratively) similarly -- likewise.

see GREEK paraplesion

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adverb from paraplésios
Definition
in like manner
NASB Translation
likewise (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3898: παραπλησίως

παραπλησίως, adverb (παραπλήσιος, see παραπλήσιον), similarly, in like manner, in the same way: Hebrews 2:14 (where it is equivalent to κατά πάντα Hebrews 2:17, and hence, is used of a similarity which amounts to equality, as in the phrase ἀγωνίζεσθαι παραπλ. to fight with equal advantage, aequo Marte, Herodotus 1, 77; so too the adjective, σύ δέ ἄνθρωπος ὤν παραπλήσιος τοῖς ἄλλοις, πλήν γέ δή ὅτι πολυπράγμων καί ἀτάσθαλος κτλ., the words in which an oriental sage endeavors to tame the pride of Alexander the Great, Arrian, exp. Alex. 7, 1, 9 (6)).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word παραπλήσιος (paraplēsios), which is a combination of παρά (para, meaning "beside" or "near") and πλησίον (plēsion, meaning "near" or "neighbor").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for παραπλησίως, the concept of similarity or likeness can be found in Hebrew terms such as כְּמוֹ (kemo, meaning "like" or "as") and דָּמָה (damah, meaning "to be like" or "to resemble"). These terms are used in the Hebrew Scriptures to draw comparisons or illustrate similarities, much like παραπλησίως does in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The term παραπλησίως is used in the New Testament to draw parallels or comparisons between actions, behaviors, or situations, emphasizing similarity or likeness.

Context: παραπλησίως appears in the New Testament to highlight the similarity between different actions or events. It is used to draw attention to the comparable nature of two or more elements, often to illustrate a point or to provide clarity through analogy. This term is employed to emphasize that the manner in which something is done is akin to another action or situation, thereby reinforcing the message or teaching being conveyed.

In the Berean Standard Bible, παραπλησίως is used to illustrate the concept of likeness in behavior or circumstance. For example, in Hebrews 2:14, the term is used to describe how Jesus partook of flesh and blood in a manner similar to humanity: "Therefore, since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil."

This usage underscores the theological significance of Christ's incarnation and His identification with human nature, emphasizing the likeness between His experience and that of humanity. The term serves to highlight the profound connection and solidarity between Christ and those He came to save.

Forms and Transliterations

παραπλησιως παραπλησίως paraplesios paraplesíos paraplēsiōs paraplēsíōs

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 2:14 Adv
GRK: καὶ αὐτὸς παραπλησίως μετέσχεν τῶν
NAS: He Himself likewise also
KJV: himself likewise took part
INT: also he in like manner took part in the

Strong's Greek 3898
1 Occurrence

παραπλησίως — 1 Occ.