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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