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παρουσία

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine24 occurrences9 books24 verses

Definition

παρ-ουσία, -ας, ἡ

[in LXX: Nehemiah 2:6 A, Jdt.10.18, 2Ma.8.12 2Mac.15.21, 3Ma.3.17 * ;]

1. usually in cl., a being present, presence: 1 Corinthians 16:17, 2 Corinthians 10:10; opposite to ἀπουσία, Philippians 2:12 (cf. 2Ma.15.21).

2. a coming, arrival, advent (Soph., Eur., Thuc., al., see LS, see word; so Jth, l.with, 2Ma.8.12) : 2 Corinthians 7:6-7, Philippians 1:26, 2 Thessalonians 2:9; in late writers (see M, Th., 145 ff.; MM, xix; LAE, 372 ff.) as technical term for the visit of a king; hence, in NT, specif. of the Advent or Parousia of Christ : Matthew 24:3, 27; 24:37, 39, 1 Corinthians 15:23, 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 3:13; 4:15; 5:23, 2 Thessalonians 2:1; 2:8, James 5:7-8, 2 Peter 1:16; 3:4; 3:12, 1 John 2:28.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

24 total
  1. Matthew 24:3παρουσίας · coming
    While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
  2. Matthew 24:27παρουσία · coming
    For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
  3. Matthew 24:37παρουσία · coming
    As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
  4. Matthew 24:39παρουσία · coming
    And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
  5. 1 Corinthians 15:23παρουσίᾳ · coming
    But each in his own turn: Christ the firstfruits; then at His coming, those who belong to Him.
  6. 1 Corinthians 16:17παρουσίᾳ · have arrived
    I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
  7. 2 Corinthians 7:6παρουσίᾳ · arrival
    But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
  8. 2 Corinthians 7:7παρουσίᾳ · arrival
    …and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.
  9. 2 Corinthians 10:10παρουσία · presence
    For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”
  10. Philippians 1:26παρουσίας · coming
    …so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.
  11. Philippians 2:12παρουσίᾳ · presence
    Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
  12. 1 Thessalonians 2:19παρουσίᾳ · coming
    After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
  13. 1 Thessalonians 3:13παρουσίᾳ · coming
    …so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.
  14. 1 Thessalonians 4:15παρουσίαν · coming
    By the word of the Lord, we declare to you that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have fallen asleep.
  15. 1 Thessalonians 5:23παρουσίᾳ · coming
    Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  16. 2 Thessalonians 2:1παρουσίας · coming
    Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers,
  17. 2 Thessalonians 2:8παρουσίας · arrival
    And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.
  18. 2 Thessalonians 2:9παρουσία · coming [of the lawless one]
    The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,
  19. James 5:7παρουσίας · coming
    Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
  20. James 5:8παρουσία · coming
    You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
  21. 2 Peter 1:16παρουσίαν · coming
    For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.
  22. 2 Peter 3:4παρουσίας · coming
    “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.”
  23. 2 Peter 3:12παρουσίαν · coming
    …as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.
  24. 1 John 2:28παρουσίᾳ · coming
    And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.