παραλέγω

paralegōto sail pastHow to read Greek
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Definition

παρα-λέγω

to lay beside; mid.,

(a) to lie beside (Hom.);

(b) later, of sailors, to sail past: with accusative, Acts 27:8, 13.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Acts 27:8παραλεγόμενοι · we had moved along the coast
    After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.
  2. Acts 27:13παρελέγοντο · [and] sailed along
    When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete.