Strong's G3953 · Greek
παροψίς
paropsís
Definition
a side-dish (the receptacle)
KJV: platter
Root / derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and the base of G3795 (ὀψάριον);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered παροψίς across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.
Matthew 23:26Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3953 (paropsís) mean?
a side-dish (the receptacle)
How many times does G3953 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3953 (παροψίς) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “platter.”
How is paropsís translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3953 is rendered as “platter” (2×).
Where does the Greek word παροψίς come from?
from G3844 (παρά) and the base of G3795 (ὀψάριον);