Lexicon 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 Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "παρά" (para, meaning "beside" or "near") and the noun "χρῆμα" (chrēma, meaning "thing" or "matter"). The compound suggests an action or occurrence that is immediate or at the very moment.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for παραχρῆμα, the concept of immediacy can be found in Hebrew expressions such as מִיָּד (miyad, Strong's Hebrew 3027), which can mean "immediately" or "at once" in certain contexts. However, the Greek term παραχρῆμα is more specific in its adverbial form and usage in the New Testament. Usage: παραχρῆμα is used in the New Testament to describe actions or events that occur instantaneously. It emphasizes the immediacy of a response or result, often in the context of miracles or divine interventions. Context: παραχρῆμα appears in several New Testament passages, underscoring the immediacy of divine action or the rapid response to Jesus' commands. This adverb is frequently used in the context of miraculous healings, where the effect of Jesus' words or touch is instantaneous, highlighting His authority and power. 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 |