παρακύπτω (parakýptō) — Look

Greek word study: παρακύπτω (parakýptō), Strong's G3879. to bend beside, i.e. lean over (so as to peer within)

GreekStrong's G3879
Quick definition
Greek word
παρακύπτω (parakýptō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to bend beside, i.e. lean over (so as to peer within)

Word study
Derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and G2955 (κύπτω);

KJV translation words: look (into), stoop down

Where this word appears

Strong's G3879 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 24:12 and last appears in 1 Peter 1:12.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having stooped down ×2having looked intently ×1she stooped down ×1to look ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

παρακύψας ×3παρακύψαι ×1παρέκυψεν ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×2Luke ×1James ×11 Peter ×1

Verses (all 5)

  • Luke 24:12 — παρακύψας — having stooped down
  • John 20:5 — παρακύψας — having stooped down
  • John 20:11 — παρέκυψεν — she stooped down
  • James 1:25 — παρακύψας — having looked intently
  • 1 Peter 1:12 — παρακύψαι — to look

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3844 παρά (pará), G2955 κύπτω (kýptō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does parakýptō (G3879) mean?

To bend beside, i.e. lean over (so as to peer within).

How is G3879 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3879 as: look (into), stoop down.

How often does παρακύπτω (parakýptō) appear?

Strong's G3879 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 24:12 and last appears in 1 Peter 1:12.