Strong's Lexicon parathalassios: By the sea, coastal Original Word: παραθαλάσσιος Word Origin: Derived from παρά (para, "beside") and θάλασσα (thalassa, "sea") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "parathalassios," the concept of coastal regions is present in the Old Testament. For example, the Hebrew word יָם (yam, Strong's H3220) refers to the sea and is used in contexts describing coastal areas. Usage: The term "parathalassios" is used to describe something that is situated by the sea or along the coast. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to regions or locations that are near the sea, emphasizing their geographical proximity to bodies of water. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, coastal regions were significant for trade, travel, and communication. The Mediterranean Sea, in particular, was a major route for commerce and cultural exchange. Coastal cities often became bustling centers of activity, with diverse populations and vibrant economies. The sea was also a source of sustenance, providing fish and other resources for the inhabitants of these regions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom para and thalassa Definition by the sea NASB Translation sea (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3864: παραθαλάσσιοςπαραθαλάσσιος, παραθαλασσια, παραθαλασσιον (παρά and θάλασσα), beside the sea, by the sea: Matthew 4:13. (The Sept.; Herodotus, Xenophon, Thucydides, Polybius, Diodorus, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance by the seaFrom para and thalassa; along the sea, i.e. Maritime (lacustrine) -- upon the sea coast. see GREEK para see GREEK thalassa Forms and Transliterations παραθαλασσιαν παραθαλασσίαν παραθαλασσίας παραθαλασσίους παραθέσεις παράθεσιν παράθεσις παρατεθέρμανται parathalassian parathalassíanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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