Biblica Analytica
G3864 Greek

παραθαλάσσιος

parathalassios

seaside

Lexicon Entry

Definition
seaside
Transliteration
parathalassios
Strong's Number
G3864
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word "parathalassios" (G3864) is a compound term consisting of "para" (beside) and "thalassa" (sea). Its short definition is "seaside." This single occurrence in the Bible (location not specified) reveals that the word likely refers to a location or region situated near the sea. Given its definition and limited usage, it is reasonable to infer that "parathalassios" is a geographical descriptor used to identify a specific area or region. The significance of this word lies in its ability to convey a precise location, likely with a strong association with the sea or coastal activities.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G3864
Lemma
παραθαλάσσιος
Transliteration
parathalassios
Definition
seaside
Occurrences
1
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text