G3844 — παρά

para (par-ah') prep. 1. (properly) near 2. (genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively) 3. (dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively) 4. (accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)) [a primary preposition] KJV: above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side...by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application Compare: G3326