παραβάλλω

paraballōVerbG3846

to arrive

From: from G3844 (παρά) and G906 (βάλλω);

Short Definition

to throw alongside, i.e. (reflexively) to reach a place, or (figuratively) to liken

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to throw to or beside, as fodder to horses (Hom.).
2.to lay beside, compare (Hdt., Plat.)
3.Reflexive, to betake oneself, come near; of seamen, to cross over
4.In mid. = παραβολεύομαι, which see
LXX Usage: (נָטָה hi.), (שָׁלַל), (elsewhere as seel.4)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 20:15

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