The meaning of “περί”
Understanding perí reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will g...
περί
(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. - properly, through (all over), i.e. around - figuratively with respect to - used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point - with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:3 | “And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,” Word: περί (perí) | |
| Acts 22:6 | “And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.” Word: περί (perí) | |
| Ephesians 6:22 | “Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.” Word: περί (perí) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:13 | “But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:” Word: περί (perí) | |
| Philemon 1:10 | “I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:” Word: περί (perí) |