The meaning of “περιαιρέω”

Understanding periairéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G4014

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

περιαιρέω

Phoneticper-ee-ahee-reh'-o

Transliterationperiairéō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

take away (up). - to remove all around, i.e. unveil, cast off (anchor) - figuratively, to expiate

Scripture References

4 total references

Reference	Text
Acts 27:20	“And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.”
Acts 27:40	“And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.”
2 Corinthians 3:16	“Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the vail shall be taken away.”
Hebrews 10:11	“And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Acts2

2 Corinthians1

Hebrews1

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