Strong's G3954 · Greek
παρρησία
parrhesia · /par-rhay-see'-ah/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
26 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John8 verses
Howbeit no man spake openly of him for fear of the Jews.
John 7:26But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?
John 10:24Then 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 11:14Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
John 11:54Jesus 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 16:25These 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. proverbs: or, parables
John 16:29His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb. proverb: or, parable
John 18:20Jesus 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
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
Acts 4:29And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
Acts 4:31And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Acts 28:31Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.
2 Corinthians2 verses
Ephesians1 verse
Philemon1 verse
Hebrews3 verses
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
Hebrews 10:19Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, boldness: or, liberty
Hebrews 10:35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.
1 John4 verses
And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
1 John 3:21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
1 John 4:17Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. our love: Gr. love with us
1 John 5:14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: in: or, concerning him
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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