παρίστημι
paristēmiVerbG3936
to stand by
From: from G3844 (παρά) and G2476 (ἵστημι);
Short Definition
to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), aid
Full Lexicon Entry
I
Transitive verb. in present tense., imperfect., future tense., 1 aorist.
1.to place beside, present, provide
2.to present to the mind
II
Intransitive. in perfect., pluperfect., 2 aorist.
1.to stand by or beside one
2.to appear
3.to be at hand, be present, have come
4.to stand by for help or defence (Hom., Dem., Xen.)
LXX Usage: for עָמַד, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
40 timesAppears 40 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
13
Mark
6
Romans
6
2 Timothy
3
Luke
3
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 8:8
- Acts 23:2
- Acts 4:26
- Luke 1:19
- Mark 15:39
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