Word study · Greek

parousia

coming, presence

Say it: par-oo-SEE-ah (approximate)

παρουσία

What it means

Coming, arrival. "At his coming" (2:19; 3:13; 4:15; 5:23).

Range of meaning

  • PresenceBeing with someone.
  • ArrivalA visit or coming.
  • The Lord's comingChrist's return in glory.

In 1 Thessalonians