Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4139

Strong's G4139 · Greek

πλησίον

plesion · /play-see'-on/

Number
G4139
Language
Greek
Original word
πλησίον
Transliteration
plesion
Pronunciation
play-see'-on
KJV occurrences
15 verses

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.

neighbour14×
near1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Matthew3 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke3 verses
John1 verse
Acts1 verse
Romans3 verses
Galatians1 verse
Ephesians1 verse

Topics that use this word

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×).