◄ 3882. paralios ►
Strong's Lexicon paralios: By the sea, coastal Original Word: παραλίος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: paralios Pronunciation: pah-rah-LEE-os Phonetic Spelling: (par-al'-ee-os) Definition: By the sea, coastal Meaning: adjacent to the sea, on the coast. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "para" (beside) and "halios" (of the sea). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "paralios," the concept of coastal regions is present in the Hebrew Bible, often described using terms related to the sea (e.g., "yam" for sea). Usage: The term "paralios" 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 areas that are located near the sea, emphasizing their geographical and strategic importance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, coastal regions were significant for trade, travel, and communication. The Mediterranean Sea was a major route for commerce and cultural exchange, making coastal cities vital hubs of activity. The term "paralios" would have evoked images of bustling ports and diverse populations, reflecting the interconnectedness of the ancient world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from para and the same as halieus Definition by the sea, the sea coast NASB Translation coastal region (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3882: παράλιος παράλιος, παράλιον, also of three term. (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 11, 1) (παρά and ἅλς), by the sea, maritime: ἡ παράλιος, namely, χώρα, the sea-coast, Luke 6:17 (Polybius 3, 39, 3; Diodorus 3, 15, 41; Josephus, contra Apion 1, 12; the Sept. Deuteronomy 33:19; and the feminine form ἡ παραλία in Deuteronomy 1:7; Joshua 9:1; Judith 1:7 Judith 3:6 Judith 5:2, 23 Judith 7:8; 1 Macc. 11:8 1 Macc. 15:38; Herodotus 7, 185; often in Polybius; Josephus, Antiquities 12, 7, 1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sea coast. From para and hals; beside the salt (sea), i.e. Maritime -- sea coast. see GREEK para see GREEK hals Forms and Transliterations παραλία παραλίαν παραλίας παράλιον παράλιος παραλιου παραλίου παραλίους paraliou paralíou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 6:17 Adj-GFS GRK: καὶ τῆς παραλίου Τύρου καὶ NAS: and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre KJV: and from the sea coast of Tyre INT: and the sea coast of Tyre and Strong's Greek 3882 1 Occurrence παραλίου — 1 Occ.