Strong's G3942 · Greek
παροιμία
paroimía
Definition
apparently a state alongside of supposition, i.e. (concretely) an adage; specially, an enigmatical or fictitious illustration
KJV: parable, proverb
Root / derivation: from a compound of G3844 (παρά) and perhaps a derivative of G3633 (οἴομαι);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered παροιμία across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John3 verses
This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
John 16:25These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father.
John 16:29His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3942 (paroimía) mean?
apparently a state alongside of supposition, i.e. (concretely) an adage; specially, an enigmatical or fictitious illustration
How many times does G3942 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3942 (παροιμία) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “proverb.”
How is paroimía translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3942 is rendered as “proverb” (2×), “proverbs” (2×), “parable” (1×).
Where does the Greek word παροιμία come from?
from a compound of G3844 (παρά) and perhaps a derivative of G3633 (οἴομαι);