Strong's G3886 · Greek
παραλύω
paralýō
Definition
to loosen beside, i.e. relax (perfect passive participle, paralyzed or enfeebled)
KJV: feeble, sick of the (taken with) palsy
Root / derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and G3089 (λύω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered παραλύω across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought means to bring him in, and to lay him before him.
Luke 5:24But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house.
Acts2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3886 (paralýō) mean?
to loosen beside, i.e. relax (perfect passive participle, paralyzed or enfeebled)
How many times does G3886 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3886 (παραλύω) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “palsy.”
How is paralýō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3886 is rendered as “palsy” (3×), “feeble” (1×), “palsies” (1×).
Where does the Greek word παραλύω come from?
from G3844 (παρά) and G3089 (λύω);