G3920
παρείσακτος
smuggled in
Transliteration
pareísaktosPronunciation
(par-ice'-ak-tos)Everything you need to know.
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smuggled in
παρείσακτος(pareísaktos)
Strong’s Definition
smuggled in
from G3919 (παρεισάγω);
“And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:”
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Strong's G3920: An adjective derived from παρεισάγω, meaning "brought in secretly, smuggled in, or introduced surreptitiously." Used in Galatians 2:4 to describe false brothers who infiltrated the church. Emphasizes the deceptive nature of those who secretly introduce false teachings or restrictions on Christian freedom.
U- Unveiling the Word
παρείσακτος describes someone or something brought in by stealth or deception. In its sole New Testament usage, Paul uses it to describe false brothers who infiltrated the church to undermine Christian freedom. The compound structure emphasizes the clandestine nature of the intrusion. Early church fathers employed this term to warn against those who would secretly introduce legalism or false teaching into the church. Today, it serves as a warning about subtle attempts to compromise gospel freedom and truth.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
The combination creates the concept of something brought (ἄγω) into (εἰσ-) from alongside (παρα-), emphasizing stealth and deception
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As an adjective, παρείσακτος exhibits:
Examples:
παρείσακτος (masc. nom. sing.)
παρείσακτον (neut. nom/acc. sing.)
παρείσακτοι (masc. nom. pl.)
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its use for unwelcome intruders. Thayer's notes its connection to false teaching. LSJ documents usage for unauthorized entry. Vine's highlights its warning context. Moulton and Milligan note its rare occurrence in non-biblical Greek.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
"Yet because of [παρείσακτος] false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 2:4)
Additional References:
None in the New Testament
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
παρείσακτος represents those who secretly infiltrate to undermine truth and freedom, particularly in religious contexts. Its usage warns against subtle attempts to compromise gospel truth.
D - Did You Know?
[Lexicon Summary]
An adjective derived from παρεισάγω, meaning "brought in secretly, smuggled in, or introduced surreptitiously." Used in Galatians 2:4 to describe false brothers who infiltrated the church. Emphasizes the deceptive nature of those who secretly introduce false teachings or restrictions on Christian freedom.
Part of speech: Adjective
Tags: #adjective #false_teaching #galatians #paul #deception #freedom #compound_word #biblical_greek #new_testament #heresy