Strong’s G3897 · Greek

παραπλήσιον
paraplḗsion

Definition

close by, i.e. (figuratively) almost

Etymology

neuter of a compound of G3844 (παρά) and the base of G4139 (πλησίον) (as adverb);

Where the KJV renders it

  • nigh unto

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