Strong’s G3901

παραρρέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

pararreó

Pronunciation

pah-rah-RREH-oh

Definition

To drift away, to slip away, to flow past

Meaning

(lit: I flow past, glide past, hence) I am lost, perish, or merely: I drift away (fall away) from duty.

Usage

The verb "pararreó" is used metaphorically to describe the act of drifting away or slipping away, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It conveys the idea of something that is not anchored and thus moves away from its intended path or position. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to warn believers about the danger of neglecting their faith and allowing themselves to drift away from the truth of the Gospel.

Bible references

Hebrews 2:1