/Greek/G4139

Strong's G4139 · Greek

πλησίον

plēsíon

Number

G4139

Language

Greek

Original word

πλησίον

Transliteration

plēsíon

KJV occurrences

17 verses

Definition

(adverbially) close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e. fellow (as man, countryman, Christian or friend)

KJV: near, neighbour

Root / derivation: neuter of a derivative of (near);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πλησίον across 17 verses.

neighbour16×

near1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew3 verses

Matthew 5:43

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Matthew 19:19

Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Matthew 22:39

And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Mark2 verses

Mark 12:31

And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

Mark 12:33

And 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

Luke 10:27

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 10:29

But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

Luke 10:36

Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

John1 verse

John 4:5

Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.

Acts1 verse

Acts 7:27

But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?

Romans3 verses

Romans 13:9

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 13:10

Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

Romans 15:2

Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

Galatians1 verse

Galatians 5:14

For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Ephesians1 verse

Ephesians 4:25

Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Hebrews1 verse

Hebrews 8:11

And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest.

James1 verse

James 2:8

If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

Topics that use this word

Neighbor Quotations and Allusions Decalogue Self-Righteousness Commandments Lawyer Love to Man Selfishness Jesus, The Christ Law Samaria, Modern Satire

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4139 (plēsíon) mean?

(adverbially) close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e. fellow (as man, countryman, Christian or friend)

How many times does G4139 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4139 (πλησίον) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “neighbour.”

How is plēsíon translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4139 is rendered as “neighbour” (16×), “near” (1×).

Where does the Greek word πλησίον come from?

neuter of a derivative of (near);