Strong's Greek: 3882. παράλιος (paralios) -- By the sea, coastal

Strong's Lexicon

paralios: By the sea, coastal

Original Word: παραλίος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: paralios
Pronunciation: pah-rah-LEE-os
Phonetic Spelling: (par-al'-ee-os)
Definition: By the sea, coastal
Meaning: adjacent to the sea, on the coast.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "para" (beside) and "halios" (of the sea).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "paralios," the concept of coastal regions is present in the Hebrew Bible, often described using terms related to the sea (e.g., "yam" for sea).

Usage: The term "paralios" is used to describe something that is situated by the sea or along the coast. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to regions or areas that are located near the sea, emphasizing their geographical and strategic importance.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, coastal regions were significant for trade, travel, and communication. The Mediterranean Sea was a major route for commerce and cultural exchange, making coastal cities vital hubs of activity. The term "paralios" would have evoked images of bustling ports and diverse populations, reflecting the interconnectedness of the ancient world.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from para and the same as halieus
Definition
by the sea, the sea coast
NASB Translation
coastal region (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3882: παράλιος

παράλιος, παράλιον, also of three term. (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 11, 1) (παρά and ἅλς), by the sea, maritime: ἡ παράλιος, namely, χώρα, the sea-coast, Luke 6:17 (Polybius 3, 39, 3; Diodorus 3, 15, 41; Josephus, contra Apion 1, 12; the Sept. Deuteronomy 33:19; and the feminine form ἡ παραλία in Deuteronomy 1:7; Joshua 9:1; Judith 1:7 Judith 3:6 Judith 5:2, 23 Judith 7:8; 1 Macc. 11:8 1 Macc. 15:38; Herodotus 7, 185; often in Polybius; Josephus, Antiquities 12, 7, 1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

sea coast.

From para and hals; beside the salt (sea), i.e. Maritime -- sea coast.

see GREEK para

see GREEK hals

Forms and Transliterations

παραλία παραλίαν παραλίας παράλιον παράλιος παραλιου παραλίου παραλίους paraliou paralíou

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