παραυτίκα (parautika)
parautika
momentary
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The adverb parautika conveys a sense of immediacy or brief duration, meaning "at once," "immediately," or "for the moment." It appears only once in the New Testament, found in 2 Corinthians 4:17. In this context, Paul uses it to describe the temporary nature of present troubles, contrasting their short span with the eternal weight of glory.
Etymologically, the word combines a preposition indicating proximity with a term for "the present time" or "things at hand." This structure emphasizes that the action or state occurs right now, without delay. While it can function as an adverb meaning "instantly," its unique biblical usage highlights transience, reminding readers that current hardships are momentary and fleeting.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When life feels heavy, it helps to remember that these struggles are temporary. The word parautika reminds us that our current difficulties are momentary. They do not define your entire existence or your future in Christ.
Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 4:17 that these light afflictions work for us an eternal weight of glory. This means your pain has a purpose and a limit. God is using this brief season to prepare something lasting and significant for you.
Rest in the knowledge that this moment will pass. You are being shaped for eternity, not just for today. Keep looking forward to the hope that awaits you beyond these temporary trials.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- momentary1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- παραυτίκα1×
Key Verses
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II Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory,
This verse uniquely uses parautika to contrast the fleeting nature of present suffering with the permanent weight of future glory.