"to look at things placed side by side, as in comparison, to compare in thus looking, to regard less in comparison, overlook, neglect, Acts 6:1*"
Definition and meaning
to look at things placed side by side, as in comparison, to compare in thus looking, to regard less in comparison, overlook, neglect, Acts 6:1*
In the original Greek the word is written: παραθεωρέω
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
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 paratheoreo (G3865) across the King James Bible.
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
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Common questions
Strong's G3865 (paratheoreo) is a Greek word that means: to look at things placed side by side, as in comparison, to compare in thus looking, to regard less in comparison, overlook, neglect, Acts 6:1* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word paratheoreo (G3865) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3865 is paratheoreo, a Greek word defined as: to look at things placed side by side, as in comparison, to compare in thus looking, to regard less in comparison, overlook, neglect, Acts 6:1*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
paratheoreo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.