παραφέρω
paraphérō
G3911 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To carry or bring alongside, away, or astray; to convey from one place or state to another, either physically (to move, bear away) or metaphorically (to lead away, to shift, to mislead). In some contexts, may imply turning aside, diverting, or removing (as in removing obstacles, misdirecting, or causing someone to deviate from a path or standard). Used both for tangible movement and for the movement of the mind, emotions, or ideas, such as causing to be carried away by emotion, argument, or error.
Semantic Range
to carry away, to remove, to lead astray, to divert, to mislead, to bring alongside, to shift, to be led off (passively), to be carried away (emotionally or mentally)
Root / Etymology
From the preposition παρά (beside, by, alongside) and φέρω (to bear, carry, bring). The compound intensifies the sense of bearing or moving, especially with a nuance of direction—either alongside, away from the main path, or in a parallel fashion.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical and Hellenistic Greek, παραφέρω was used for both physical actions (carrying off, removing) and figurative actions (diverting, leading someone astray, or causing a change of state or opinion). In the New Testament and related Koine literature, it most often appears in metaphorical contexts, such as being 'carried away' by impulse, false teachings, or emotion (cf. Hebrews 2:1, 'we drift away'). Septuagintal usage also includes physical removal or transfer. The compound emphasizes movement away or to the side, often used with reference to deviation from a path or standard. English translations (such as 'remove' or 'take away') may not always capture the nuance of deviation, misdirection, or the sense of being led astray implicit in some contexts. Distinguished from similar compounds like ἀποφέρω (to carry away, remove completely) and διαφέρω (to carry through, differ).
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from παρά and φέρω (including its alternate forms); to bear along or aside, i.e. carry off (literally or figuratively); by implication, to avert:--remove, take away.
Root Family
παραφέρω (parapherō) — to bear, to carry, to bring alongside or away
Word Forms
3 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3911-03 |
παρένεγκε | parenegke | V AOR ACT IMP 2P SG |
remove | carry away for yourself | carry away for yourself | 2 |
G3911-02 |
παραφερόμεναι | parapheromenai | V PRS PASS PTCP NOM F PL |
carried along | being carried away | being carried along | 1 |
G3911-01 |
παραφέρεσθε | parapheresthe | V PRS PASS IMP 2P PL |
be carried away | be carried astray | be carried away | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
4 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3911-03 |
Mark 14:36 | παρένεγκε | parenegke | V AOR ACT IMP 2P SG |
take away | carry away for yourself | carry away for yourself |
G3911-03 |
Luke 22:42 | παρένεγκε | parenegke | V AOR ACT IMP 2P SG |
remove | carry away for yourself | carry away for yourself |
G3911-01 |
Hebrews 13:9 | παραφέρεσθε | parapheresthe | V PRS PASS IMP 2P PL |
be carried away | be carried astray | be carried away |
G3911-02 |
Jude 1:12 | παραφερόμεναι | parapheromenai | V PRS PASS PTCP NOM F PL |
carried along | being carried away | being carried along |