Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3954

Strong's G3954 · Greek

παρρησία

parrhesia · /par-rhay-see'-ah/

Number
G3954
Language
Greek
Original word
παρρησία
Transliteration
parrhesia
Pronunciation
par-rhay-see'-ah
KJV occurrences
26 verses

Definition

from 3956 and a derivative of 4483; all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance:--bold (X -ly, -ness, -ness of speech), confidence, X freely, X openly, X plainly(-ness).

KJV: bold (X -ly, -ness, -ness of speech), confidence, X freely, X openly, X plainly(-ness)

Root / derivation: from 3956 and a derivative of 4483

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered παρρησία across 26 verses.

boldness8×
confidence6×
openly4×
plainly4×
speech2×
bold1×
boldly1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

26 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Mark1 verse
John8 verses
John 7:13

Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.

John 7:26

But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?

John 10:24

Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. make: or, hold us in suspense

John 11:14

Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.

John 11:54

Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.

John 16:25

These 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. proverbs: or, parables

John 16:29

His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. proverb: or, parable

John 18:20

Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

Acts4 verses
2 Corinthians2 verses
Ephesians1 verse
Philippians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Philemon1 verse
Hebrews3 verses
1 John4 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3954 (parrhesia) mean?

from 3956 and a derivative of 4483; all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance:--bold (X -ly, -ness, -ness of speech), confidence, X freely, X openly, X plainly(-ness).

How many times does G3954 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3954 (παρρησία) appears in 26 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “boldness.”

How is parrhesia translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3954 is rendered as “boldness” (8×), “confidence” (6×), “openly” (4×), “plainly” (4×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word παρρησία come from?

from 3956 and a derivative of 4483