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Lexicon :: Strong's G3952 - parousia

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παρουσία
Transliteration
parousia (Key)
Pronunciation
par-oo-see'-ah
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From the present participle of πάρειμι (G3918)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 5:858,791

Strong’s Definitions

παρουσία parousía, par-oo-see'-ah; from the present participle of G3918; a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect:—coming, presence.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 24x

The KJV translates Strong's G3952 in the following manner: coming (22x), presence (2x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 24x
The KJV translates Strong's G3952 in the following manner: coming (22x), presence (2x).

  1. presence

  2. the coming, arrival, advent

    1. the future visible return from heaven of Jesus, to raise the dead, hold the last judgment, and set up formally and gloriously the kingdom of God

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
παρουσία parousía, par-oo-see'-ah; from the present participle of G3918; a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect:—coming, presence.
STRONGS G3952:
παρουσία, παρουσίας, ἡ (παρών, παροῦσα, παρουσον, from πάρειμι which see) in Greek authors from the Tragg., Thucydides, Plato down; not found in the Sept.;
1. presence: 1 Corinthians 16:17; 2 Corinthians 10:10; opposed to ἀπουσίᾳ, Philippians 2:12 (2 Macc. 15:21; (Aristotle, phys. 2, 3, p. 195a, 14; metaphys. 4, 2, p. 1013b, 14; meteor. 4, 5, p. 382a, 33 etc.)).
2. the presence of one coming, hence, the coming, arrival, advent, ((Polybius 3, 41, 1. 8); Judith 10:18; 2 Macc. 8:12; (Hermas, sim. 5, 5, 3 [ET])): 2 Corinthians 7:6; 2 Thessalonians 2:9 (cf. 2 Thessalonians 2:8 ἀποκαλυφθήσεται; ἡ... πάλιν πρός τινα, of a return, Philippians 1:26. In the N. T. especially of the advent, i. e. the future, visible, return from heaven of Jesus, the Messiah, to raise the dead, hold the last judgment, and set up formally and gloriously the kingdom of God: Matthew 24:3; ἡ παρουσία τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου (27), 37, 39; τοῦ κυρίου, 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Thessalonians 2:1; James 5:7; 2 Peter 3:4; Χριστοῦ, 2 Peter 1:16; αὐτοῦ, 1 Corinthians 15:23; (1 Thessalonians 2:19); 2 Thessalonians 2:8; 2 Peter 3:4; (1 John 2:28); τῆς τοῦ Θεοῦ ἡμέρας, 2 Peter 3:12. It is called in ecclesiastical writings ἡ δευτέρᾳ παρουσία, Ev. Nicod. c. 22 at the end; Justin Martyr, Apology 1, 52 (where see Otto's note); dialog contra Trypho, chapters 40, 110, 121; and is opposed to ἡ πρώτη παρουσία which took place in the incarnation, birth, and earthly career of Christ, Justin Martyr, dialog contra Trypho, chapters 52, 121, cf. 14, 32, 49, etc.; (cf. Ignatius ad Phil. 9 [ET] (and Lightfoot)); see ἔλευσις.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
24:3
1 Corinthians
15:23; 16:17
2 Corinthians
7:6; 10:10
Philippians
1:26; 2:12
1 Thessalonians
2:19; 3:13; 4:15; 5:23
2 Thessalonians
2:1; 2:8; 2:8; 2:9
James
5:7
2 Peter
1:16; 3:4; 3:4; 3:12
1 John
2:28

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G3952 matches the Greek παρουσία (parousia),
which occurs 24 times in 24 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:3

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:3 -

While Jesus was seated on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, and said, “Tell us, when will this [destruction of the temple] take place, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end (completion, consummation) of the age?”

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:27

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:27 - “For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming [in glory] of the Son of Man [everyone will see Him clearly].

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:37 - “For the coming of the Son of Man (the Messiah) will be just like the days of Noah.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 24:39

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:39 - and they did not know or understand until the flood came and swept them all away; so will the coming of the Son of Man be [unexpected judgment].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 15:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 15:23 - But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then those who are Christ’s [own will be resurrected with incorruptible, immortal bodies] at His coming.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 16:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:17 - I rejoice because Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus have arrived, for they have made up for your absence.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:6 - But God, who comforts and encourages the depressed and the disquieted, comforted us by the arrival of Titus.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 7:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 7:7 - And not only by his arrival, but also by [his account of] the encouragement which he received in regard to you. He told us about your longing [for us], your mourning [over sin], and how eagerly you took my part and supported me, so that I rejoiced even more.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 10:10

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 10:10 - for they say, “His letters are weighty and forceful and impressive, but his [fn]personal presence is unimpressive and his speech contemptible [of no account].”

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:26 - so that your rejoicing for me may overflow in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 2:12 -

So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:19 - For who is [the object of] our hope or joy or our victor’s wreath of triumphant celebration [when we stand] in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? Is it not you?

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 3:13 - so that He may strengthen and establish your hearts without blame in holiness in the sight of our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His [fn]saints (God’s people).

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 4:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 4:15 - For we say this to you by the Lord’s [own] word, that we who are still alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will in no way precede [into His presence] those [believers] who have fallen asleep [in death].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:23 -

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 2:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 2:1 -

Now in regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our [fn]gathering together to meet Him, we ask you, [fn]brothers and sisters,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 2:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 2:8 - Then the lawless one [the Antichrist] will be revealed and the Lord Jesus will slay him with the breath of His mouth and bring him to an end by the appearance of His coming.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 2:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 2:9 - The coming of the [Antichrist, the lawless] one is through the activity of Satan, [attended] with great power [all kinds of counterfeit miracles] and [deceptive] signs and false wonders [all of them lies],

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 5:7 -

So wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits [expectantly] for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jas 5:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJas 5:8 - You too, be patient; strengthen your hearts [keep them energized and firmly committed to God], because the coming of the Lord is near.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 1:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 1:16 -

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories or myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were [fn]eyewitnesses of His majesty [His grandeur, His authority, His sovereignty].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:4 - and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming [what has become of it]? For ever since the fathers fell asleep [in death], all things have continued [exactly] as they did from the beginning of creation.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 3:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 3:12 - [while you earnestly] look for and await the coming of the day of God. For on this day the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the [material] elements will melt with intense heat!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 2:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 2:28 -

Now, little children (believers, dear ones), remain in Him [with unwavering faith], so that when He appears [at His return], we may have [perfect] confidence and not be ashamed and shrink away from Him at His coming.

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