Refiner Word Study paraphroneo (G3912)
G3912  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
παραφρονέω
paraphroneo
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to be beside one’s wits; παραφρονῶν, in foolish style, 2 Cor. 11:23*"

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Definition and meaning

What does paraphroneo mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G3912
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to be beside one’s wits; παραφρονῶν, in foolish style, 2 Cor. 11:23*

In the original Greek the word is written: παραφρονέω

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with paraphroneo

These are the most notable occurrences of paraphroneo (G3912) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 11:23

Are they ministers of Christ?(I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about paraphroneo

What does paraphroneo mean in Greek?

Strong's G3912 (paraphroneo) is a Greek word that means: to be beside one’s wits; παραφρονῶν, in foolish style, 2 Cor. 11:23* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does paraphroneo appear in the Bible?

The word paraphroneo (G3912) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3912?

Strong's G3912 is paraphroneo, a Greek word defined as: to be beside one’s wits; παραφρονῶν, in foolish style, 2 Cor. 11:23*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is paraphroneo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

paraphroneo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.