Strong's Greek Concordance

G3891: παρανομέω

paranoméō · “to break the law”

Definition

to be opposed to law, i.e. to transgress

KJV translates it as: contrary to law

Word origin: from a compound of G3844 (παρά) and G3551 (νόμος);

Extended definition

παρα-νομέω, ῶ
[in LXX for הָלַל, etc., chiefly in Pss and 2Mac ;]
to be a παράνομος, to transgress the law: Act.23:3.†
(AS)

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How G3891 is translated

  • violating law ×1

Bible verses with G3891 (paranoméō)

Paranoméō appears in 1 verse.

  • Acts 23:3

    Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?

Words derived from G3891