Strong's Lexicon pareisagó: To introduce secretly, to bring in stealthily Original Word: παρεισάγω Word Origin: From the combination of "para" (beside, alongside) and "eisagó" (to bring in, introduce) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pareisagó," the concept of introducing falsehood or deceit can be related to Hebrew words like "נָכַל" (nakal - to deceive) or "שֶׁקֶר" (sheqer - falsehood). Usage: The verb "pareisagó" is used to describe the act of introducing something or someone in a secretive or stealthy manner. It often carries a negative connotation, implying deceit or subterfuge. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the introduction of false teachings or heresies into the Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the early Christian church, maintaining doctrinal purity was a significant concern. The apostles and early church leaders were vigilant against false teachings that could lead believers astray. The use of "pareisagó" reflects the challenges faced by the early church in preserving the integrity of the Gospel message amidst external and internal pressures. HELPS Word-studies 3919 pareiságō (from 3844 /pará, "from close beside" and 1521 /eiságō, "introduce") – properly, introduce from close beside, i.e. enter by stealth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom para and eisagó Definition to introduce, to bring in secretly NASB Translation secretly introduce (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3919: παρεισάγωπαρεισάγω: future παρεισαξω; (see παρά, IV. 1); to introduce or bring in secretly or craftily: αἱρέσεις ἀπωλείας, 2 Peter 2:1. In the same sense of heretics: ἕκαστος ἰδίως καί ἑτέρως ἰδίαν δόξαν παρεισηγαγοσαν, Hegesippus (circa Strong's Exhaustive Concordance introduce secretlyFrom para and eisago; to lead in aside, i.e. Introduce surreptitiously -- privily bring in. see GREEK para see GREEK eisago Forms and Transliterations παρεισαξουσιν παρεισάξουσιν pareisaxousin pareisáxousinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |