παράδεισος
paradeisos
paradise
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word παράδεισος (paradeisos) is defined as "paradise." It appears three times in the Bible. In terms of meaning, the word represents a luxurious and beautiful place, often associated with gardens or parks. Its significance is rooted in its use to describe a place of beauty and tranquility, which may evoke feelings of peace and happiness. The limited occurrences of this word in the Bible suggest that it is not a commonly used term, and its significance may be more nuanced than a simple definition can convey. However, its association with beauty and tranquility provides a glimpse into the cultural and literary context in which it was used.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
Jesus said to him, “Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
2 Corinthians 12:4how he was caught up into Paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
Revelation 2:7He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of my God.