Strong’s G3952

παρουσία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

parousia

Pronunciation

pah-roo-SEE-ah

Definition

Coming, presence, arrival

Meaning

(a) presence, (b) a coming, an arrival, advent, especially of the second coming of Christ.

Usage

In the New Testament, "parousia" primarily refers to the coming or presence of Christ, particularly His second coming. It conveys the idea of an arrival that brings significant change or fulfillment. The term is used to describe both the physical presence of a person and the anticipated return of Jesus Christ at the end of the age.

Bible references

Matthew 24:3;Matthew 24:27;Matthew 24:37;Matthew 24:39;1 Corinthians 15:23;1 Corinthians 16:17;2 Corinthians 7:6;2 Corinthians 7:7;2 Corinthians 10:10;Philippians 1:26;Philippians 2:12;1 Thessalonians 2:19;1 Thessalonians 3:13;1 Thessalonians 4:15;1 Thessalonians 5:23;2 Thessalonians 2:1;2 Thessalonians 2:8;2 Thessalonians 2:9;James 5:7;James 5:8;2 Peter 1:16;2 Peter 3:4;2 Peter 3:12;1 John 2:28