"by the sea-side, situated on the sea-coast, maritime, Mt. 4:13*"
Definition and meaning
by the sea-side, situated on the sea-coast, maritime, Mt. 4:13*
In the original Greek the word is written: παραθαλάσσιος
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 parathalassios (G3864) across the King James Bible.
And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:
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 G3864 (parathalassios) is a Greek word that means: by the sea-side, situated on the sea-coast, maritime, Mt. 4:13* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word parathalassios (G3864) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3864 is parathalassios, a Greek word defined as: by the sea-side, situated on the sea-coast, maritime, Mt. 4:13*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
parathalassios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.