ΠΑΡΕΡΓΩ, παρεργω
PARERGŌ, parergō
Sounds Like: par-ER-goh
Translations: by-work, a by-work, subordinate matter, a subordinate matter, secondary matter, a secondary matter, incidental, incidental matter, a side issue, a side issue
From the root: ΠΑΡΕΡΓΟΝ
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective
Explanation: This word refers to something that is secondary, incidental, or a by-work, rather than the main task or subject. It describes something done in addition to or alongside the primary activity, often implying it is of lesser importance. It can function as a noun meaning 'a side issue' or 'a by-work', or as an adjective meaning 'incidental' or 'subordinate'.
Inflection: Singular, Dative, Neuter
Strong’s number: G3933 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Unknown: Yes
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 16 — 8:261
From the same root
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