παραλύω (paralýō) — Feeble

Greek word study: παραλύω (paralýō), Strong's G3886. to loosen beside, i.e. relax (perfect passive participle, paralyzed or enfeebled)

GreekStrong's G3886
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Greek word
παραλύω (paralýō)

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to loosen beside, i.e. relax (perfect passive participle, paralyzed or enfeebled)

Word study
Derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and G3089 (λύω);

KJV translation words: feeble, sick of the (taken with) palsy

Where this word appears

Strong's G3886 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 5:18 and last appears in Hebrews 12:12.

How it is rendered in the text

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

paralyzed ×4enfeebled ×1

Forms found in the text

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

παραλελυμένος ×2παραλελυμένα ×1παραλελυμένοι ×1παραλελυμένῳ ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×2Acts ×2Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 5)

  • Luke 5:18 — παραλελυμένος — paralyzed
  • Luke 5:24 — παραλελυμένῳ — paralyzed
  • Acts 8:7 — παραλελυμένοι — paralyzed
  • Acts 9:33 — παραλελυμένος — paralyzed
  • Hebrews 12:12 — παραλελυμένα — enfeebled

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3844 παρά (pará), G3089 λύω (lýō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3885 παραλυτικός (paralytikós).

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 paralýō (G3886) mean?

To loosen beside, i.e. relax (perfect passive participle, paralyzed or enfeebled).

How is G3886 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3886 as: feeble, sick of the (taken with) palsy.

How often does παραλύω (paralýō) appear?

Strong's G3886 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 5:18 and last appears in Hebrews 12:12.