Greek Word Study
The meaning of “περίοικος”
Understanding períoikos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neighbour. - housed around, i.e. neighboring (used elliptically as a noun)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
περίοικος
Phoneticper-ee'-oy-kos
Transliterationperíoikos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neighbour. - housed around, i.e. neighboring (used elliptically as a noun)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:58 | “And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.” Word: περίοικος (períoikos) |