"at once, immediately, Mt. 21:19, 20; Lk. 1:64"
Definition and meaning
at once, immediately, Mt. 21:19, 20; Lk. 1:64
In the original Greek the word is written: παραχρῆμα
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of parachrema (G3916) across the King James Bible.
And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!
And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.
And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.
And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God.
Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched.
And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately.
And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat.
And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
Refiner gives you the full lexicon entry, AI-powered verse insight, historical commentary, cross-references, and voice study — all in one place.
Free to start · Disciple $4.99/mo · Shepherd $9.99/mo
Common questions
Strong's G3916 (parachrema) is a Greek word that means: at once, immediately, Mt. 21:19, 20; Lk. 1:64 It appears 19 times in the King James Bible.
The word parachrema (G3916) appears 19 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3916 is parachrema, a Greek word defined as: at once, immediately, Mt. 21:19, 20; Lk. 1:64. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
parachrema is a Greek word found in the New Testament.