Berean Strong's Lexicon pareispheró: To bring in, introduce, contribute Original Word: παρεισφέρω Word Origin: From the combination of "para" (beside, alongside) and "pheró" (to bring, carry). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pareispheró," the concept of bringing or adding can be related to Hebrew verbs like "יָסַף" (yasaph, Strong's H3254), which means to add or increase. Usage: The verb "pareispheró" is used to describe the act of bringing something into a situation or context, often with the connotation of adding or contributing to what is already present. It implies an introduction or insertion of an element that may influence or enhance the existing circumstances. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of bringing or introducing something was significant in various contexts, such as in legal, social, and philosophical discussions. The act of introducing new ideas or elements was often seen as a way to influence or change the status quo. In the context of the New Testament, this term can carry the weight of spiritual or moral contributions to the life of a believer or a community. HELPS Word-studies 3923 pareisphérō (from 3844 /pará, "from close-beside" and eispherō, "bring into") – properly, "bring deeply into," i.e.from very close beside). 3923 /pareisphérō ("personally carry-through") is only used in 2 Pet 1:5 referring to carrying through with real personal involvement (energy). This strongly stresses the need of the believer's deep, personal involvement in the faith-life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom para and eispheró Definition to bring in, to supply besides NASB Translation applying (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3923: παρεισφέρωπαρεισφέρω: 1 aorist παρεισήνεγκα; a. to bring in besides (Demosthenes, others). b. to contribute besides to something: σπουδήν, 2 Peter 1:5 (R. V. adding on your part). From para and eisphero; to bear in alongside, i.e. Introduce simultaneously -- give. see GREEK para see GREEK eisphero |