Greek · G3911 · unreviewed

παραφέρω

To take away

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παραφέρω G3911
Pronunciation paraphérō

What does παραφέρω (paraphérō) mean in the Bible?

παραφέρω (paraphérō) is a Greek word meaning "to take away". παρα-φέρω [in LXX: 1Ki.

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Meaning

to take away
Extended definition
1to bring to, set before, esp. of food (Hdt., al.).
2to take or carry away: with accusative of thing(s), before ἀπό, Mrk.14:36, Luk.22:42; pass., before ὑπό, Ju 12; metaphorically, pass., with dative, Heb.13:9.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 4 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
imperative 3 participle 1
Tense
present 2 aorist 2
Voice
passive 2 active 2
Mood
imperative 3 participle 1

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

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