Strong's G3863 · Greek
παραζηλόω
parazēlóō
Definition
to stimulate alongside, i.e. excite to rivalry
KJV: provoke to emulation (jealousy)
Root / derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and G2206 (ζηλόω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered παραζηλόω across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans3 verses
But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.
Romans 11:11I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.
Romans 11:14If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.
1 Corinthians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3863 (parazēlóō) mean?
to stimulate alongside, i.e. excite to rivalry
How many times does G3863 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3863 (παραζηλόω) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “jealousy.”
How is parazēlóō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3863 is rendered as “jealousy” (3×), “provoke” (2×), “emulation” (1×).
Where does the Greek word παραζηλόω come from?
from G3844 (παρά) and G2206 (ζηλόω);