3854. paraginomai
Lexical Summary
paraginomai: To come, to arrive, to be present

Original Word: παραγίνομαι
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: paraginomai
Pronunciation: pah-rah-GHEE-no-my
Phonetic Spelling: (par-ag-in'-om-ahee)
KJV: come, go, be present
NASB: came, arrived, come, appeared, arrive, come here, coming
Word Origin: [from G3844 (παρά - than) and G1096 (γίνομαι - become)]

1. to become near, i.e. approach (have arrived)
2. (by implication) to appear publicly

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
come, go, be present.

From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly -- come, go, be present.

see GREEK para

see GREEK ginomai

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from para and ginomai
Definition
to be beside, to arrive
NASB Translation
appeared (2), arrive (2), arrived (10), came (13), come (4), come here (1), coming (1), present (1), supported (1), when...arrived (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3854: παραγίνομαι

παραγίνομαι; imperfect 3 person plural παρεγίνοντο (John 3:23); 2 aorist παρεγενόμην; from Homer down; the Sept. for בּוא; (properly, to become near, to place oneself by the side of, hence) to be present, to come near, approach : absolutely, Matthew 3:1 (but in edition 1 Prof. Grimm (more appropriately) associates this with Hebrews 9:11; Luke 12:51 below); Luke (); ; John 3:23; Acts 5:21f, 25; Acts 9:39; Acts 10:32 (R G Tr marginal reading brackets), ; ; 1 Corinthians 16:3; followed by ἀπό with the genitive of place and εἰς with the accusative of place, Matthew 2:1; Acts 13:14; by ἀπό with the genitive of place and ἐπί with accusative of place and πρός with the accusative of person Matthew 3:13; by παρά with the genitive of person (i. e. sent by one (cf. Winer's Grammar, 365 (342))), Mark 14:43; by πρός τινα, Luke 7:4, 20; Luke 8:19; Acts 20:18; πρός τινα ἐκ with the genitive of place, Luke 11:6; by εἰς with the accusative of place, John 8:2; Acts 9:26 (here Lachmann ἐν); ; by ἐπί τινα (against, see ἐπί, C. I. 2 g. γ. ββ.), Luke 22:52 (Tdf. πρός). equivalent to to come forth, make one's public appearance, of teachers: of the Messiah, absolutely, Hebrews 9:11; followed by an infinitive denoting the purpose, Luke 12:51; (of John the Baptist, Matthew 3:1 (see above)). equivalent to to be present with help (R. V. "to take one's part]"], with a dative of the person 2 Timothy 4:16 L T Tr WH. (Compare: συμπαραγίνομαι.)

Topical Lexicon
Summary of the Idea

Strong’s Greek 3854 focuses on the concrete moment when someone “arrives,” “comes on the scene,” or “is present.” While the cognate parousia often looks to Christ’s future appearing, 3854 (paraginomai / pareginomai) concentrates on the immediate, observable presence of a person who has just entered a place or situation. Every New Testament use portrays a decisive point at which God’s purposes advance because someone is now physically there.

Key Theological Themes

1. Divine Timing

In every occurrence, arrival is never random; it unfolds at God-appointed moments that move redemptive history forward (Matthew 2:1; Acts 14:27; Acts 28:21).

2. Witness and Testimony

The verb frequently introduces individuals who will testify, petition, or explain (Luke 7:4; Acts 23:16; Acts 25:7). Presence lends authority to the message.

3. Ministry Engagement

A new ministry phase typically begins when the servant of God “arrives” (Acts 11:23; Acts 18:27). The word underscores the incarnational pattern of showing up to serve.

4. Legal and Judicial Settings

Nearly a quarter of the uses stand in courtrooms or hearings (Acts 23:35; Acts 24:24; Acts 25:7). The term marks the formal appearance of parties before governing powers, highlighting God’s sovereignty over legal affairs.

5. Christological Fulfillment

Hebrews 9:11 crowns the list: “But when Christ came as High Priest of the good things that have come, He entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle”. The climactic “came” (paragenomenos) signals the once-for-all arrival of the Messiah into the heavenly sanctuary.

Distribution Across the New Testament

Gospels – 11 occurrences

Acts – 22 occurrences

Pauline Epistles – 3 occurrences

Hebrews – 1 occurrence

The heavy concentration in Acts accents the missionary nature of the early Church; the Gospel uses tend to frame key turning points in Jesus’ public ministry.

Representative Passages

Matthew 3:1 – “In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea.” John’s sudden appearance inaugurates the forerunner’s witness.

Luke 7:4 – Elders “came to Jesus and pleaded earnestly with Him,” illustrating respectful intercession born of personal presence.

Acts 14:27 – “On arriving, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them.” Missionary arrival energizes corporate worship and testimony.

Acts 23:16 – Paul’s nephew “came and entered the barracks” to warn Paul, displaying providential protection accomplished through timely presence.

2 Timothy 4:16 – “At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me.” Paul laments the absence (implied non-arrival) of supporters, proving how crucial presence is for encouragement.

Hebrews 9:11 – Christ’s arrival as High Priest validates His completed atonement and eternal ministry.

Historical and Ministry Significance

Early Christian expansion hinged on personal arrival. Apostles did not merely send messages; they showed up. The verb captures:

• Mission strategy – Church-planting teams travel and “arrive,” immediately engaging synagogues or marketplaces (Acts 17:10; Acts 18:27).
• Pastoral visitation – Leaders personally assess spiritual health (Acts 11:23; 1 Corinthians 16:3 anticipates Paul’s own arrival).
• Crisis intervention – God places the right person at the right moment, whether to confront sin (Acts 5:21-25), rescue (Acts 23:16), or teach (John 8:2).

The pattern urges modern believers to value embodied ministry: presence cannot be substituted by correspondence alone.

Practical Applications

1. Be Present – Ministry effectiveness rises when servants of Christ physically arrive where needs exist.
2. Trust God’s Timing – Each arrival in Scripture is orchestrated; believers can rest in divinely arranged schedules.
3. Value Corporate Reporting – Like Paul and Barnabas, missionaries today should “gather the church” on returning to recount God’s works.
4. Stand With the Persecuted – Paul’s experience in 2 Timothy 4:16 calls the Church to show up alongside suffering saints.
5. Anticipate the Ultimate Arrival – Every faithful human arrival foreshadows the consummate appearing of Christ, already previewed in Hebrews 9:11.

Conclusion

Strong’s Greek 3854 encapsulates the strategic, God-directed arrivals that punctuate the New Testament narrative. Whether heralding messengers, opening mission fields, or unveiling the High Priest in glory, each occurrence reminds the Church that the Lord advances His purposes through people who obediently show up.

Forms and Transliterations
παραγέγονα παραγέγονας παραγεγόνασιν παραγεγόνατε παραγέγονεν παραγενέσθαι παραγένεσθαι παραγένεσθε παραγένετο παραγενηθέντες παραγενήθητε παραγένηται παραγενόμεναι παραγενομενοι παραγενόμενοι παραγενομενον παραγενόμενον παραγενομενος παραγενόμενος παραγενόμενός παραγενομενου παραγενομένου παραγενομενους παραγενομένους παραγενωμαι παραγένωμαι παραγενωνται παραγένωνται παραγίνεσθαι παραγίνεσθε παραγινεται παραγίνεται παραγίνομαι παραγινομένης παραγινομένοις παραγινόμενον παραγινομένου παραγίνονται παραγίνου παραγραφίδι Παρεγενετο Παρεγένετο παρεγενήθη παρεγενήθησαν παρεγενήθητε παρεγενομην παρεγενόμην παρεγένομην παρεγενοντο παρεγένοντο παρέγενοντο παρεγένου παρεγίνεται παρεγινοντο παρεγίνοντο paragenomai paragenōmai paragénomai paragénōmai paragenomenoi paragenómenoi paragenomenon paragenómenon paragenomenos paragenómenos paragenómenós paragenomenou paragenoménou paragenomenous paragenoménous paragenontai paragenōntai paragénontai paragénōntai paraginetai paragínetai Paregeneto Paregéneto paregenomen paregenomēn paregenómen paregenómēn paregenonto paregénonto pareginonto paregínonto
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Matthew 2:1 V-AIM-3P
GRK: ἀπὸ ἀνατολῶν παρεγένοντο εἰς Ἰεροσόλυμα
NAS: from the east arrived in Jerusalem,
KJV: behold, there came wise men
INT: from [the] east arrived at Jerusalem

Matthew 3:1 V-PIM/P-3S
GRK: ΗΜΕΡΑΙΣ ἐκείναις παραγίνεται Ἰωάννης ὁ
NAS: the Baptist came, preaching
KJV: those days came John the Baptist,
INT: days those comes John the

Matthew 3:13 V-PIM/P-3S
GRK: Τότε παραγίνεται ὁ Ἰησοῦς
NAS: Jesus arrived from Galilee
KJV: Then cometh Jesus from
INT: Then comes Jesus

Mark 14:43 V-PIM/P-3S
GRK: αὐτοῦ λαλοῦντος παραγίνεται ὁ Ἰούδας
NAS: of the twelve, came up accompanied
KJV: yet spake, cometh Judas, one
INT: of him as he is speaking comes up Judas

Luke 7:4 V-APM-NMP
GRK: οἱ δὲ παραγενόμενοι πρὸς τὸν
NAS: When they came to Jesus,
KJV: And when they came to Jesus,
INT: and having come to

Luke 7:20 V-APM-NMP
GRK: παραγενόμενοι δὲ πρὸς
NAS: When the men came to Him, they said,
KJV: When the men were come unto him,
INT: having come moreover to

Luke 8:19 V-AIM-3S
GRK: Παρεγένετο δὲ πρὸς
NAS: and brothers came to Him, and they were unable
KJV: Then came to him
INT: came moreover to

Luke 11:6 V-AIM-3S
GRK: φίλος μου παρεγένετο ἐξ ὁδοῦ
NAS: of mine has come to me from a journey,
KJV: in his journey is come to me,
INT: a friend of my is come off a journey

Luke 12:51 V-AIM-1S
GRK: ὅτι εἰρήνην παρεγενόμην δοῦναι ἐν
NAS: Do you suppose that I came to grant
KJV: that I am come to give
INT: that peace I came to give on

Luke 14:21 V-APM-NMS
GRK: καὶ παραγενόμενος ὁ δοῦλος
NAS: And the slave came [back] and reported
KJV: that servant came, and shewed his
INT: And having come the servant

Luke 19:16 V-AIM-3S
GRK: παρεγένετο δὲ ὁ
NAS: The first appeared, saying, Master,
KJV: Then came the first, saying,
INT: came up moreover the

Luke 22:52 V-APM-AMP
GRK: πρὸς τοὺς παραγενομένους ἐπ' αὐτὸν
NAS: and elders who had come against
KJV: the elders, which were come to
INT: to the [ones] having come out against him

John 3:23 V-IIM-3P
GRK: ἐκεῖ καὶ παρεγίνοντο καὶ ἐβαπτίζοντο
NAS: there; and [people] were coming and were being baptized--
KJV: and they came, and
INT: there and they were coming and being baptized

John 8:2 V-AIM-3S
GRK: δὲ πάλιν παρεγένετο εἰς τὸ
NAS: Early in the morning He came again
KJV: early in the morning he came again
INT: moreover again he came into the

Acts 5:21 V-APM-NMS
GRK: καὶ ἐδίδασκον Παραγενόμενος δὲ ὁ
KJV: the high priest came, and
INT: and were teaching having come moreover the

Acts 5:22 V-APM-NMP
GRK: οἱ δὲ παραγενόμενοι ὑπηρέται οὐχ
NAS: But the officers who came did not find
KJV: when the officers came, and found
INT: moreover having come [the] officers not

Acts 5:25 V-APM-NMS
GRK: Παραγενόμενος δέ τις
NAS: But someone came and reported
KJV: Then came one and
INT: having come moreover a certain one

Acts 9:26 V-APM-NMS
GRK: Παραγενόμενος δὲ εἰς
NAS: When he came to Jerusalem,
KJV: And when Saul was come to Jerusalem,
INT: having arrived moreover at

Acts 9:39 V-APM-AMS
GRK: αὐτοῖς ὃν παραγενόμενον ἀνήγαγον εἰς
NAS: and went with them. When he arrived, they brought
KJV: When he was come, they brought him
INT: them whom having arrived they brought into

Acts 10:33 V-APM-NMS
GRK: καλῶς ἐποίησας παραγενόμενος νῦν οὖν
NAS: and you have been kind enough to come. Now
KJV: done that thou art come. Now
INT: well did having come Now therefore

Acts 11:23 V-APM-NMS
GRK: ὃς παραγενόμενος καὶ ἰδὼν
NAS: Then when he arrived and witnessed
KJV: Who, when he came, and had seen
INT: who having come and having seen

Acts 13:14 V-AIM-3P
GRK: τῆς Πέργης παρεγένοντο εἰς Ἀντιόχειαν
NAS: on from Perga, they arrived at Pisidian
KJV: from Perga, they came to Antioch
INT: Perga came to Antioch

Acts 14:27 V-APM-NMP
GRK: Παραγενόμενοι δὲ καὶ
NAS: When they had arrived and gathered
KJV: And when they were come, and
INT: having arrived moreover and

Acts 15:4 V-APM-NMP
GRK: παραγενόμενοι δὲ εἰς
NAS: When they arrived at Jerusalem,
KJV: And when they were come to Jerusalem,
INT: having come moreover to

Acts 17:10 V-APM-NMP
GRK: Βέροιαν οἵτινες παραγενόμενοι εἰς τὴν
NAS: to Berea, and when they arrived, they went
KJV: Berea: who coming [thither] went into
INT: Berea who having arrived into the

Strong's Greek 3854
37 Occurrences


παραγένωμαι — 1 Occ.
παραγένωνται — 1 Occ.
παραγενόμενοι — 6 Occ.
παραγενόμενον — 1 Occ.
παραγενόμενος — 11 Occ.
παραγενομένου — 1 Occ.
παραγενομένους — 1 Occ.
παραγίνεται — 3 Occ.
Παρεγένετο — 5 Occ.
παρεγενόμην — 2 Occ.
παρεγένοντο — 4 Occ.
παρεγίνοντο — 1 Occ.

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