The meaning of “περιβάλλω”
Understanding peribállō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
array, cast about, clothe(-d me), put on. - to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing)
περιβάλλω
array, cast about, clothe(-d me), put on. - to throw all around, i.e. invest (with a palisade or with clothing)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:36 | “Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.” Word: περιβάλλω (peribállō) | |
| Mark 16:5 | “And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.” Word: περιβάλλω (peribállō) | |
| Luke 19:43 | “For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,” Word: περιβάλλω (peribállō) | |
| John 19:2 | “And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,” Word: περιβάλλω (peribállō) | |
| Acts 12:8 | “And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.” Word: περιβάλλω (peribállō) |