παράκειμαι parákeimai
Meaning
to lie near, i.e. be at hand (figuratively, be prompt or easy)
In the King James Version: be present
Derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and G2749 (κεῖμαι);
Where it is used
- Romans 7:18 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
- Romans 7:21 So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.