Lexicon pareispheró: To bring in, introduce, contribute Original Word: παρεισφέρω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance introduce simultaneouslyFrom para and eisphero; to bear in alongside, i.e. Introduce simultaneously -- give. see GREEK para see GREEK eisphero HELPS Word-studies 3923 pareisphérō (from 3844 /pará, "from close-beside" and eispherō, "bring into") – properly, "bring deeply into," i.e.from very close beside). 3923 /pareisphérō ("personally carry-through") is only used in 2 Pet 1:5 referring to carrying through with real personal involvement (energy). This strongly stresses the need of the believer's deep, personal involvement in the faith-life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom para and eispheró Definition to bring in, to supply besides NASB Translation applying (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3923: παρεισφέρωπαρεισφέρω: 1 aorist παρεισήνεγκα; a. to bring in besides (Demosthenes, others). b. to contribute besides to something: σπουδήν, 2 Peter 1:5 (R. V. adding on your part). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for παρεισφέρω, the concept of introducing or adding to something can be seen in various Hebrew terms related to bringing or adding, such as יָסַף (yasaph, Strong's Hebrew 3254), which means "to add" or "to increase." This reflects a similar idea of supplementing or augmenting something that already exists. Usage: The term παρεισφέρω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of introducing or bringing something in alongside, often with a connotation of doing so subtly or without direct notice. Context: The Greek verb παρεισφέρω appears in the New Testament in contexts that suggest the introduction of an idea or element that is not immediately obvious or is brought in alongside something else. This term is used in 2 Peter 1:5, where believers are encouraged to "make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge." Here, παρεισφέρω conveys the idea of supplementing or adding to one's faith with other virtues, suggesting a process of growth and development in the Christian life. The use of this term underscores the importance of actively incorporating additional qualities into one's faith journey, highlighting a dynamic and ongoing process of spiritual maturation. |
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