The meaning of “περιΐστημι”
Understanding periḯstēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
avoid, shun, stand by (round about). - to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from
περιΐστημι
avoid, shun, stand by (round about). - to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 11:42 | “And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.” Word: περιΐστημι (periḯstēmi) | |
| Acts 25:7 | “And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove.” Word: περιΐστημι (periḯstēmi) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:16 | “But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.” Word: περιΐστημι (periḯstēmi) | |
| Titus 3:9 | “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.” Word: περιΐστημι (periḯstēmi) |