παραλύω

paraluōVerbG3886

to paralyze

From: from G3844 (παρά) and G3089 (λύω);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to loose from the side, set free.
2.to weaken, enfeeble; pass., to be en­feebled, esp. by a paralytic stroke
LXX Usage: (רָפָה), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
Luke
2
Hebrews
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 8:7
  • Acts 9:33
  • Hebrews 12:12
  • Luke 5:18
  • Luke 5:24

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