παραβουλεύομαι, παραβολεύομαι
parabouleuomai, paraboleuomai
G3851
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to risk
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parabouleuomai, paraboleuomai describes risking one’s life in coming near to death for Christ’s work.
The attested use describes a man’s exposure of his life to danger as he came near to death for the work of Christ in Philippians 2:30.
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Risking one’s life in dangerous service · dominant
In Philippians 2:30, the aorist middle participle occurs in the clause explaining why he came near to death for the work of Christ. The APB renders the verse with “risking his life,” while the verse’s larger action concerns supplying what was lacking in service.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Philippians 2:30, the APB presents the action as “risking his life” in connection with coming near to death.