Strong's G4139 · Greek
πλησίον
plesion · /play-see'-on/
Definition
neuter of a derivative of pelas (near); (adverbially) close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e. fellow (as man, countryman, Christian or friend):--near, neighbour.
KJV: near, neighbour
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πλησίον across 15 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
Mark2 verses
And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
Mark 12:33And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Luke3 verses
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
Luke 10:29But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
Luke 10:36Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
Romans3 verses
For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Romans 13:10Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Romans 15:2Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
Galatians1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4139 (plesion) mean?
neuter of a derivative of pelas (near); (adverbially) close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e. fellow (as man, countryman, Christian or friend):--near, neighbour.
How many times does G4139 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4139 (πλησίον) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “neighbour.”
How is plesion translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4139 is rendered as “neighbour” (14×), “near” (1×).