The meaning of “περιέχω”

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

G4023

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

περιέχω

Phoneticper-ee-ekh'-o

Transliterationperiéchō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

+ astonished, contain, after (this manner). - to hold all around, i.e. include, clasp (figuratively)

Scripture References

3 total references

Reference	Text
Luke 5:9	“For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken:”
Acts 23:25	“And he wrote a letter after this manner:”
1 Peter 2:6	“Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Luke1

Acts1

1 Peter1

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