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 times

Appears 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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