Lexical Summary parachréma: Immediately, at once, straightway Original Word: παραχρῆμα Strong's Exhaustive Concordance immediately, presently, straightway, soon. From para and chrema (in its original sense); at the thing itself, i.e. Instantly -- forthwith, immediately, presently, straightway, soon. see GREEK para see GREEK chrema NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom para and chréma Definition instantly NASB Translation immediately (14), once (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3916: παραχρῆμαπαραχρῆμα (properly, equivalent to παρά τό χρῆμα; cf. our on the spot), from Herodotus down; immediately, forthwith, instantly: Matthew 21:19; Luke 1:64; Luke 4:39; Luke 5:25; Luke 8:44, 47, 55; Luke 13:13; Luke 18:43; Luke 19:11; Luke 22:60; Acts 3:7; Acts 5:10; Acts 9:18 Rec.; Topical Lexicon Topical Bible Encyclopedia Entry: Strong’s Greek 3916 — παραχρῆμαCore Idea of the Word παραχρῆμα highlights the swift and decisive nature of God’s actions. Whether mercy, judgment, or fulfillment of prophecy, the term underscores that the Lord’s will is carried out without delay when the appointed moment arrives. Occurrences in the Ministry of Jesus 1. Miracles of Healing 2. Miracles of Creation and Nature 3. Revelatory Signs Immediate Judgment and Warning 1. Personal Judgment 2. Judicial Blindness Continuation of Christ’s Works through the Apostles 1. Acts 3:7 — The lame man stands and walks “immediately,” showing that the risen Christ still heals through His servants. Faith and the Timing of Divine Response Many παραχρῆμα events follow an act of trust—touching Jesus’ garment, obeying His command, or believing apostolic proclamation. The pattern encourages believers to expect timely intervention when requests align with God’s purposes. Matthew 21:22 echoes this: “And whatever you ask in prayer, having faith, you will receive.” Eschatological Implications Luke 19:11 records the crowd’s assumption that “the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately.” The subsequent parable clarifies that while certain works of God are instantaneous, His kingdom program includes a period of responsible stewardship until Christ’s visible return. The tension between immediacy and patient expectancy remains a hallmark of biblical eschatology. Pastoral and Devotional Significance • Encouragement for Prayer: The term assures believers that God can and does work without delay. Summary Strong’s 3916 presents a portrait of a God who acts decisively—comforting the afflicted, correcting the erring, and advancing His redemptive plan with perfect timing. Each occurrence invites readers to trust, worship, and obey with the confidence that the Lord’s word, when spoken, is fulfilled παραχρῆμα—at once. Forms and Transliterations παραχρημα παραχρήμα παραχρῆμα parachrema parachrêma parachrēma parachrē̂maLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 21:19 AdvGRK: καὶ ἐξηράνθη παραχρῆμα ἡ συκῆ NAS: be [any] fruit from you. And at once the fig tree KJV: And presently the fig tree INT: And dried up immediately the fig tree Matthew 21:20 Adv Luke 1:64 Adv Luke 4:39 Adv Luke 5:25 Adv Luke 8:44 Adv Luke 8:47 Adv Luke 8:55 Adv Luke 13:13 Adv Luke 18:43 Adv Luke 19:11 Adv Luke 22:60 Adv Acts 3:7 Adv Acts 5:10 Adv Acts 12:23 Adv Acts 13:11 Adv Acts 16:26 Adv Acts 16:33 Adv |
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