παρέχω
parechō
to furnish occasion
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedThe Greek word παρέχω (parechō) is a verb that means "to furnish occasion." This phrase suggests that the word is not about providing something directly, but rather creating a situation or opportunity for something to happen. In the 16 occurrences of this word in the Bible, it is often used in contexts where God or a higher power is seen as providing opportunities or circumstances that lead to a particular outcome. This can be seen as a way of describing the role of God in human affairs, where He sets in motion events that ultimately lead to a desired result. The significance of this word lies in its emphasis on the idea that God is not just a passive observer, but an active participant in the world. By furnishing occasions, God is seen as taking the initiative to bring about His will, often in ways that are not immediately apparent.
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Occurrences in Scripture
16 total occurrences across the text
However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? She has done a good work for me.
Mark 14:6But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a good work for me.
Luke 6:29To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.
Luke 7:4When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for you to do this for him,
Luke 11:7and he from within will answer and say, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I can’t get up and give it to you’?
Luke 18:5yet because this widow bothers me, I will defend her, or else she will wear me out by her continual coming.’ ”
Acts 16:16As we were going to prayer, a certain girl having a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much gain by fortune telling.
Acts 17:31because he has appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness by the man whom he has ordained; of which he has given assurance to all men, in that he has raised him from the dead.”
Acts 19:24For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought no little business to the craftsmen,
Acts 22:2When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they were even more quiet. He said,
Acts 28:2The natives showed us uncommon kindness; for they kindled a fire and received us all, because of the present rain and because of the cold.
Galatians 6:17From now on, let no one cause me any trouble, for I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus branded on my body.
Colossians 4:1Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
1 Timothy 1:4and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith—
1 Timothy 6:17Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;
Titus 2:7In all things be showing yourself an example of good works. In your teaching, be showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,